Explores fear of death, historical changes in the meaning of death, and its portrayal in popular culture.
Analyzes how death is expressed through art, literature, and music.
If you are looking for this set, it is available through academic retailers like Sage Publications or used book marketplaces such as AbeBooks and PangoBooks .
The set is divided into two distinct volumes that categorize the various "dimensions" of death:
The , edited by Clifton D. Bryant , is not a fictional story, but a comprehensive academic reference work. Published in 2003, it serves as a definitive guide to the field of thanatology (the study of death), spanning over 1,100 pages and 100+ essays.
Examines the social process of "passing away" and the hospice movement. Volume 2: The Response to Death
Details funeralization , burial practices, and various methods of body disposition.