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Long recognised as the most authorative work of its kind, this new edition of Bereavementbrings a classic text right up to date. In the ten years since publication of the second edition there has been a considerable increase in scientific understanding of bereavement and its effects. Colin Murray Parkes re-examines his findings in the light of the latest research and draws on his own research to develop some new theories.
* Standard work for training in human services
* New findings from Attachment Theory
* New chapters on Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and AIDS
Dr Parkes has played a major part in organizations for the bereaved and in the hospice movement. He is president of Cruse - Bereavement Careand joint editor (with Dr Dora Black) of the international journal Bereavement Care.

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CHOICE Review

A very complete overview of the process of grief and bereavement. Parkes describes the psychological and physical reactions of grief; the process of searching for lost loved ones; the mechanisms that are normatively used to avoid grieving; the ways in which self-blame and anger play a role in depression; and the kinds of helping relationships that enable the grieving process to occur. Relying on psychodynamic, behavioral, and social systems models for understanding grief, Parkes does a fine job in synthesizing complex theoretical and conceptual frameworks without becoming too general or diffuse. The author also uses epidemiological data to highlight ``at risk'' groups and to identify appropriate interventions for them. This book would be a fine addition to undergraduate and graduate libraries and provides a broad framework for looking at more specialized populations and their problems (e.g., Phyllis R. Silverman's Widow-to-Widow, CH, Apr '86).-J. Berzoff, Smith College School for Social Welfare