Bereavement Narratives: Continuing bonds in the twenty-first century

Bereavement is often treated as a psychological condition of the individual with both healthy and pathological forms. However, this empirically-grounded study argues that this is not always the best or only way to help the bereaved. In a radical departure, it emphasizes normality, and social and cultural diversity in grieving.

Author: Christine Valentine
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 11/01/2008
Pages: 198
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.44d
ISBN: 9780415457309

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2009 pg. 11

About the Author

Christine Valentine is a researcher and teacher at the Centre for Death and Society, University of Bath. She is currently based at the University of Tokyo comparing bereavement in the UK and Japan.