Literature in Death, Dying and Bereavement Viewed from the Basic Text

Abstract

The basic text books in Death and Dying make numerous references to the literature. A sample of five such texts disclosed that each covers similar topics, but with noted exceptions, they use references that are unique to each text. The authors' areas of special interest are indicated in these texts by the frequency of references cited within those topics of special interest. An operational definition of what is a "classic" reference to the field is offered by tallying those reference cited by all text authors. 287

Infusing aging content into the psychology of death and dying.

“…Courses do vary in terms of specifi c content (Crase, 1989;Wrenn, 1994;Wrenn & Harada, 1999), but most instructors supplement the text material not only by drawing on lecture material and fi lms but also by inviting guest lectures from professionals who earn a living in certain domains of death and dying. In addition to course examinations based on this information, students should be asked to complete experiential projects that require them to self-disclose.…”