The Encyclopedia of Death and Dying (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)

Until recent times medical science could do little to prevent or cure life-threatening diseases that claimed young lives and made infant mortality commonplace. "End-of-life care is an important issue facing numerous families and individuals. As medical technology continues to lengthen the average life expectancy - up approximately two to three years since 1990 - end-of-life issues will only increase in importance. Death in America is steadily growing more complicated, as family, legal, religious, scientific, and social factors all weigh in to affect the experience of dying and grieving." "The Encyclopedia of Death and Dying is a complete guide to this sensitive topic and the full range of related issues, covered by more than 500 detailed entries, written for general readers."--Jacket Covers A Variety Issues Related To Death And Dying, Including Burial Methods, Child Death, The Dying Process, Estate Planning, Wills, Lving Wills, And Organ And Tissue Donation. Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Entries A-z -- Appendixes -- Bibliography -- Index. Dana K. Cassell, Robert C. Salinas, Peter A.s. Winn. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 335-343) And Index.