Covers 10 essays on the legal implications of death, such as probate and death certificates.

Rather than a singular narrative, the handbook "tells the story" of human mortality through multidisciplinary perspectives, including sociology, psychology, history, and theology. Structure of the Volumes

Examines the social process of "passing away" and the hospice movement. Volume 2: The Response to Death

Focuses on the experience of bereavement and survivorship.

The set is divided into two distinct volumes that categorize the various "dimensions" of death:

The , edited by Clifton D. Bryant , is not a fictional story, but a comprehensive academic reference work. Published in 2003, it serves as a definitive guide to the field of thanatology (the study of death), spanning over 1,100 pages and 100+ essays.

Analyzes how death is expressed through art, literature, and music.