Development of Thanatology: studies about death and dying

Authors

  • Maria Julia Kovács Universidade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-863X2008000300004

Keywords:

Death education, Health professionals, Caregivers, Professional education

Abstract

This study discusses the main themes and research related to Thanatology, studies of death and dying. The pioneer experts who wrote the early works that systematize the area are presented: Herman Feifel, Robert Kastenbaum and Elizabeth Kübler-Ross, as well as the main themes of study: bereavement, violence and war, death and TV, palliative care, training of health and education professionals to deal with people experiencing loss and death. Further studies to develop Thanatology in Brazil are proposed.

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Published

2008-12-01

Issue

Section

Theoretical Research

How to Cite

Kovács, M. J. (2008). Development of Thanatology: studies about death and dying . Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto), 18(41), 457-468. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-863X2008000300004