Death and Dying
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Business & Economics
Format
Paperback
Pages
248
Language
English
Published
Sep 7, 2021
Publisher
The MIT Press
ISBN-10
0262542420
ISBN-13
9780262542425
Description
This insightful work delves into the complex landscape of death and dying in modern society, exploring how medical advancements have transformed these deeply personal experiences into clinical processes. The authors, Nicole M. Piemonte and Shawn Abreu, urge readers to confront the often-taboo subject of mortality and the implications of a healthcare system that increasingly prioritizes intervention over natural closure.
Through a blend of research and personal narratives, the book invites reflection on what it means to live and die in an age dominated by medical interventions. It challenges societal norms about death and encourages a re-evaluation of how individuals and families can navigate this inevitable reality with dignity and meaning.
Through a blend of research and personal narratives, the book invites reflection on what it means to live and die in an age dominated by medical interventions. It challenges societal norms about death and encourages a re-evaluation of how individuals and families can navigate this inevitable reality with dignity and meaning.
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