On Death And Dying - What The Dying Have To Teach Doctors, Nursess, Clergy And Their Own Families

by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Paperback, 2003

Status

Available

Publication

Macmillan (2003), Edition: Later prt.

Description

The five stages of grief, first formulated in this hugely influential work, are now part of our common understanding of loss. Ideal for all those with an interest in bereavement, this classic text is reissued with a new introduction looking at its influence on contemporary thought and practice.

Language

ISBN

0684839385 / 9780684839387

Library's review

One of the most important psychological studies of the late twentieth century, On Death and Dying grew out of Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's famous interdisciplinary seminar on death, life, and transition. In this remarkable book, Dr. Kübler-Ross first explored the now-famous five stages of death:
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denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Through sample interviews and conversations, she gives the reader a better understanding of how imminent death affects the patient, the professionals who serve that patient, and the patient's family, bringing hope to all who are involved.
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Rating

½ (283 ratings; 3.9)
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