SOC 629 Research on Death and Dying
Not long ago, people had to make a special effort to learn about dying, death, grief, suicide, assisted death, and similar topics. The Death Awareness movement has exposed us to these issues and research on the topic has proliferated. Course will examine death and dying from the point of view of the dying person and in the context of medical, legal, family, and religious institutions. Examines attitudes about death and how these vary historically, cross-culturally, and across race, gender, age, and social class groups. A special focus on the role of technology in affecting the dying experience.