Death and Bereavement Around the World: Death and Bereavement in the Americas, Vol. 2
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Twelve chapters by sociologists, psychologists, philosophers, missionaries, counselors, and others, examine the cultural response to death in various countries in the Americas. The essays discuss the ways different groups of people cope with grief, view euthanasia, and employ rituals to aid the dying. Special consideration is given to the impact of terrorism, the relationship between religious traditions and social crises, and the hospice and bereavement movement. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Doody Review Services Reviewer:Becky Stepp, BBA, MEd, BS, M, LMSW(Seton Medical Center)Description:This is the second in a five-volume series addressing the wide cultural diversity of attitudes and behaviors surrounding death and grief in various countries and cultures. This book specifically covers North and South American countries.Purpose:An understanding of multicultural differences and world views is particularly necessary for healthcare professionals working with end-of-life issues. Since culture affects the meaning of death, rituals of coping with the dying process, and beliefs about the values involved in confronting death, cultural competency is a valuable asset. This is an excellent resource for cultural competencies in death and dying as viewed in the Americas.Audience:This book is an excellent resource for social workers, psychologists, chaplains and other healthcare professionals dealing with end-of-life issues. The editors gathered leading international authorities in the cultures and belief systems of various countries in North and South America.Features:This volume examines the diverse cultures of the north and south America, including Canada, U.S., Mexico, Jamaica, Panama, Columbia, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Venezuela. It does an excellent job of analyzing the ways in which different people of the world experience death, dying, and grief.Assessment:This is an extremely valuable addition to the body of knowledge surrounding cultural competency in dealing with end-of-life issues.
General Introduction John D. Morgan and Pittu Laungani Introduction to the Volume 2 Arianna St. Clair CHAPTER 1 Canadian Perspectives on Death and Dying Jeanette A. Auger CHAPTER 2 Death, Dying, and Bereavement in the United States of America Charles A. Corr and Donna M. Corr CHAPTER 3 Can We Provide Better Aftercare Services to Blacks? Questioning the Efficacy and Cultural Relevance of Prevailing Models and Approaches of Aftercare Ronald Keith Barrett CHAPTER 4 What Do Mexicans Celebrate on the "Day of the Dead?" Ricardo J. Salvador CHAPTER 5 Jamaican "Dead Yard" Cultures and Customs Through the Years Andrea Hopwood CHAPTER 6 Grief in Panama Giselle de la Hoz CHAPTER 7 Death in Colombia Isa de Jaramillo CHAPTER 8 Besieged by Death Immersed in Grief: Death and Bereavement in Brazil Edith Long Schisler CHAPTER 9 Peru Death Rituals and Social Change among the Aymara of Peru: "There is Life Here for the People" Christopher Cox CHAPTER 10 Grief in Argentina Carlos J. Bianchi CHAPTER 11 Attitudes, Beliefs, and Customs in Venezuela Concerning Death and Dying Joseph Heim CHAPTER 12 Conclusion Arianna St. Clair Contributors Index
