The science of thanotology -- the study of the phenomena of death and the psychological mechanisms for coping with death -- has developed rapidly across the globe. But very little is known about death and related issues in China because the subject is considered taboo by the Chinese people. This volume -- written by local experts including medical doctors, nurses, clinical psychologists and social workers -- provides a comprehensive perspective for professionals, caregivers, and bereaved persons. To overseas researchers, this is the first reference work on this topic related to Chinese. To local healthcare and social work students and professionals, this collection will serve as an indispensable guide.
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"The reader will find in these pages compellingly personal accounts of illness and healing, alongside probing reflections on problems arising in forensic labs, palliative care units, and bereavement services. Likewise, authors of various chapters mine the wealth of China's ancient spiritual and medical traditions to find resources of relevance to modern life. Far from merely anthropological in intent, the book also offers a good deal of practical knowledge concerning end-of-life care and bereavement support, which, although rooted in the Hong Kong experience, has something to teach us all."- Robert A. Neimeyer, Chair, International Work Group on Death, Dying & Bereavement
"This book and the chapters written by Professor Cecilia Chan, Amy Chow and other experts will further analyse the philosophy of dying and death in Chinese culture, and will hopefully unveil the mystique surrounding a taboo buried in the thousands of years of our civilization."- Dr Che Hung Leong, Chairman, Elderly Commission, Hong Kong
"This book contains insight and knowledge which could help initiate readers to reflect on their own belief and attitude towards life and death. In so doing, the daily experience with managing the dying and their beloved could be made much more fulfilling and gratifying." - Dr Vivian Taam Wong, Chief Executive, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
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Professor Cecilia L. W. Chan and Amy Y. M. Chow teach in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration, University of Hong Kong.
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Publisher should use spell check.,
This review is from: Death, Dying And Bereavement: The Hong Kong Chinese Experience (Paperback)
It is really hard to take a book seriously when it can misspell the area it is examining. It is "thanatology" NOT "thanotology."
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