The Last Dance: Encountering Death and DyingFrom the Publisher: Widely recognized as the best-selling textbook in the field, The Last Dance: Encountering Death and Dying, 7th Edition, is an interdisciplinary introduction to death, dying, and bereavement. No prerequisite courses are necessary for students to appreciate the text's comprehensive treatment, sensitive writing, and unbiased presentation. |
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CHAPTER I | 5 |
CHAPTER | 14 |
The Influence of Sociocultural Forces | 41 |
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