Cultural, Existential and Phenomenological Dimensions of Grief Experience

This innovative book explores the phenomenological,existential, and cultural dimensions of grief experiences, focusing on the experiential dimension and the intersections between bereavement and sociocultural norms and practices. It offers new directions for the future conceptualization and study of grief.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 254 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking volume delves into the multifaceted realm of grief, exploring its phenomenological, existential, and cultural dimensions. By integrating insights from philosophy, psychology, and sociocultural studies, it aims to shed light on the experiential aspect of grief, transcending a purely mental health and psychiatry-oriented understanding. The book examines diverse experiences of loss, encompassing individual, shared, and collective perspectives. It delves into the intricate intersections between the profound existential challenges of bereavement and how these are influenced by sociocultural norms and practices. By offering fresh avenues for conceptualizing and studying grief, particularly in the experiential realm, this essential book resonates with scholars, researchers, and students in the domains of death and bereavement studies, well-being and mental health, philosophy, and phenomenological studies.

Weight: 428g
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367568122