Death And Bereavement Around The World: Death And Bereavement In Asia, Australia And New Zealand: Volume 4 (Death, Value & Meaning)

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About the Author ABOUT THE EDITORS John D. Morgan, Ph.D., is a pioneer in the death awareness movement. He earned his doctorate from the University of Southern California and has published on a wide range of topics in the field of death and bereavement, drawn from his work as educator, author, lecturer, and program organizer. In 1997 he received an award from the Association for Death Education and Counseling for his work in death education. Dr. Morgan is the series editor of Baywoods Death, Value and Meaning Series. Born in San Francisco, he has resided in Canada since 1963. Pittu Laungani, M.A., Ph.D., is senior research fellow at Manchester University, England. Dr. Laungani specializes in multicultural education and counseling, especially grief counseling. He has published more than 100 learned articles and is a sought-after speaker. In addition to academic work, he is a recognized novelist and playwright. Dr. Laungani is on the editorial board of Medicine & Law, International Journal of Group Tensions, and International Journal of Health Promotion and Education. At present, he is writing another book entitled: It Shouldnt Happen to a Patient: Fourteen Years On! to be published by Baywood and is also working on his fourth play. Product Description Volume 4: Death and Bereavement in Asia, Australia and New Zealand, concentrates on the consolidation of ancient cultures and modern methods of caring for the dying and grieving. This is exemplified in the three chapters on Japan, emphasizing traditional beliefs, the history of the death awareness movement, and available palliative care services. Similar themes are found in the chapters on Korea, China, and Hong Kong. Sections featuring Australia and New Zealand illustrate more fully developed palliative care and bereavement services.