SO 332 - Dying,Death and Bereavement

Institution:

Park University

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Description:

Examines the demographic, cultural, and social psychological aspects of dying, death, and the grieving process. Topics include cultural and individual attitudes toward death, the medicalization of death, associated institutions, end of life care, the social role of funerals, and various forms of death, such as old age and dying young, euthanasia, suicide, and genocide. 3:0:3

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.park.edu

Phone Number:

(816) 741-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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