Grief and Bereavement in Contemporary Society: Bridging Research and Practice

Grief and Bereavement in Contemporary Society is the authoritative guide to the study of and work with major themes in bereavement. The classic edition includes a new preface from the lead editors discussing advances in the field since the books initial publication.

The books chapters synthesize the best of research-based conceptualization and clinical wisdom across 30 of the most important topics in the field. The volumes contributors come from around the world, and their work reflects a level of cultural awareness of the diversity and universality of bereavement and its challenges that has rarely been approximated by other volumes. This is a readable, engaging, and comprehensive book that shares the most important scientific and applied work on the contemporary scene with a broad international audience. Its an essential addition to anyone with a serious interest in death, dying, and bereavement.