Making Sense of Suicide: An In-Depth Look At Why People Kill Themselves (Paperback)

~ (Author) "A 50-year-old man, George J., is despondent after losing his job..." (more)
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Lester, the author of numerous articles and books about suicide and murder, including The Cruelest Death: The Enigma of Adolescent Suicide (LJ 2/15/93), examines here the "pervasiveness and seriousness" of attempted and completed suicides so that readers will "seek information on their own and make sure they learn how to respond" to such behavior. The chapter divisions and straightforward style make this an ideal starting place for higher-level students in search of an overview of current suicide research and statistics. Lester discusses suicide as it relates to heredity and environment, mental illness, personality, and even the significance (or lack thereof) of time, season, and weather on suicide rates. He includes an extensive bibliography for each chapter, offering an excellent jumping-off place for further research. There is also an annotated list of Internet sites and organizations that focus on suicide. The author's style?didactic rather than emotional?is aimed at those seeking facts, not solace. Current, well documented, and thought-provoking, this book will make a useful addition to large public and academic libraries.?Catherine T. Charvat, John Marshall Lib., Alexandria, Va.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

An introduction to the background and prevention of suicidal behaviors. For nurses, hospital staff, crisis workers, teachers, police, and other professionals likely to encounter those considering suicide. Softcover.

Product Details

• Paperback: 195 pages
• Publisher: Charles Press Pubs(PA); 1st edition (January 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0914783823
• ISBN-13: 978-0914783824
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #415,954 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent well-written overview of suicide, September 14, 2001

By A Customer

To the previous reviewer, you can't rate a book by it's cover! Did you even read this book? Or did you give it a low rating because you don't like that Kurt Cobain is on the cover? This is a really thorough yet concise overview of a subject. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about suicide.

4 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars From the editorial review:, April 2, 2005

By	boilingwatergenitals (Long Island, New York) - See all my reviews

"Provides an excellent jumping-off point", talk about your poor choices of words!

2 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Poster child of suicide?, May 2, 2001

By A Customer

Kurt Cobain was much more than just the poster child of suicide that he seems to have become.