Stephen Henry Fox

Facing Death Across Cultures

Health and Mortality in a Diverse World

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Synthesizing trailblazing research in culture and healthcare into accessible language, this book is for professionals, teachers, students, and corporate trainers in diverse settings. Instructional modules incorporate research and insights for exploration, perspectives to discuss, and research needs to consider, along with free assessments.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 308
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. März 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781009100182
• ISBN-10: 1009100181
• Artikelnr.: 72109714

Autorenporträt

Stephen Henry Fox is a distinguished interdisciplinary academic, artist, and educator, whose work spans writing, music composition, and teaching. Residing in Hawaii for most of his life, Fox draws deeply from the region's rich cultural tapestry. His expertise, backed by degrees in Cultural Psychology, Music, and Social Work, uniquely positions him at the intersection of art, culture, and mental health. In addition to his scholarly and artistic pursuits, Fox is a sought-after consultant for cultural programs dedicated to preserving traditional arts. His multifaceted contributions make him a visionary in both the academic and creative communities.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction to a cultural species
Module 1. The basic psychological components of culture
Module 2. Becoming human
Module 3. Acculturation: cultures in contact
Module 4. Multicultural adaptation
Module 5. Health and well-being
Module 6. Disease and healing
Module 7. Diversity and the conventional medical world
Module 8. Thinking about death
Module 9. Managing mortality and difficult passages
Module 10. Cultures approach the end
Module 11. Critical and end-of-life care
Module 12. Culture, passages, and psychosocial supports.