Dignified Dying - A Behaviorological Thanatology

Behaviorological Thanatology reveals how human behavior, enables a powerful new conceptualization of death and dying. It is especially relevant to episodes of protracted dying. This book analyzes the unnecessary mistreatment that our traditional cultural practices visit on both the dying and their survivors, and develops new scientifically grounded cultural practices for the conduct of the dying and their survivors, practices that not only avoid abuse but also increase dignity.