This book presents a sociological analysis of death and bereavement practices of American Indians with oral histories from select tribes describing their practices.

Death and Dying is an important core text for students and professionals interested in developing a holistic understanding of death and dying.

The editors undertook this project to promote the International Conference on Death, Grief, and Bereavement in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA. Throughout its history, the conference has attracted internationally known speakers…

Provides discussions on the meaning of life and death. This anthology explores the process of meaning-making in the face of death and the roles of religion and spirituality at times…