| Description |
xii, 196 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
The truth about series
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
List of illustrations and tables -- Preface -- How to use this book -- Life and death -- A to Z Entries: Abuse of the sick and infirm -- Alternative living -- Attitudes toward death, teenage -- Cremation -- Death, Unexpected and planned -- Death and dying, the business of -- Death and money -- Death and the family -- Death of a friend -- Death of a parent -- Doctors' perspectives -- Drug and alcohol abuse -- Dying, the process of -- Dying, the statistics of -- Elderly men, aging of -- Elderly women, aging of -- Grieving, the process of -- Growing old in America -- Help and support -- Living longer: Living better? -- Loss of a pet -- Managing death -- Media's view, the -- Right to die, the -- Stages of death, the -- Teenage deaths -- Terminal diseases affecting youths -- Traditions and death -- Violent death -- Hotlines and help sites -- Glossary -- Index. |
| Summary |
Without preaching or dictating what readers should do, each volume in this series delivers current facts and straightforward information to help young people understand the consequences--good or bad--of the life choices they make, carefully explaining key health matters, social issues, financial elements, and other aspects of the selected topics. Death is a complex topic, and coping with its consequences is often difficult. At one point or another, everyone is faced with the death of a family member or friend. Whether confronted with a sudden death, struggling to make business decisions about a death, or resolving end-of-life issues, this objective reference is designed to help readers understand and cope with the emotions and problems that arise from this experience. The Truth About Death and Dying is an authoritative guide to this sensitive topic. Using straightforward language and offering clear and concise information, this reference covers the many issues, feelings, and processes that relate to death and dying. Diagnostic tests and question-and-answer features help teenagers gain a better understanding of the subject, and tables, charts, and statistics call out important facts. Extensive lists of resources include websites, hotlines, and suggestions for further reading, providing teens with all the information they need to fully understand this topic. Topics include: Common causes of teenage deaths, Death of a friend, Managing death, The process of dying, The process of grieving, and more. |
| Subject |
Death -- Social aspects.
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Death -- Psychological aspects.
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Bereavement.
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Teenagers and death.
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| Added Author |
Kittleson, Mark J., 1952-
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Kane, William, 1947-
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Rennegarbe, Richelle.
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| Added Title |
Death and dying |
| ISBN |
0816053030 (hc : alk. paper) |
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9780816053032 |
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