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The Encyclopedia of Suicide

Book information

Publisher
Facts On File
Year
2003
ISBN
9780816045259, 0816045259
Open Library ID
OL23272333M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1310494 bytes)
Series
Facts on File Library of Health and Living
Edition
2
Pages
369\369
Library
avaxhome.ws
Time added
2010-05-31 14:36:58

Description

Statistics show that about 11 out of every 100,000 Americans commits suicide each year. A comprehensive A-to-Z introduction to the phenomenon of suicide from ancient times to the present. The Encyclopedia of Suicide, Second Edition is a heavily expanded, updated, and revised edition that reflects the most current data available on the topic. The encyclopedia covers a wide range of aspects of the subject, including the causes, history, and psychology of suicide. Presenting more than 500 entries that detail the philosophical and religious issues, psychological and sociological viewpoints, and recent statistics, it also discusses new trends in research and treatment. Extensive appendixes provide national and international suicide statistics and resource directories listing associations, clinics, and hot lines.

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