The cultural context of death: what nurses need to know.
This paper introduces some of the historical work of sociologists and anthropologists on death and dying and discusses its relevance to nursing practice. Contemporary issues are highlighted as well as the importance of examining these contributions critically.
Mulhall
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D000884:Anthropology, Cultural; D001293:Attitude to Death; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003469:Culture; D005655:Funeral Rites; D006801:Humans; D012961:Sociology