Handbook of thanatology the essential body of knowledge for the study of death dying and bereavement david k meagher david e balk historical and contemporary perspectives on dying publication details https wwwroutledgehandbookscom doi 104324 9780203767306ch3 kenneth j doka published online on 02 may 2013. Department of psychology university of saskatchewan saskatoon saskatchewan canada search for more papers by this author. Handbook of thanatology the essential body of knowledge for the study of death dying and bereavement kindle edition by david k meagher author editor david e balk editor format kindle edition 46 out of 5 stars 40 ratings see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The field of thanatology the study of death and dying is a complex multidisciplinary area that encompases the range of human experiences emotions expectations and realities the handbook of thanatology is the most authoritative volume in the field providing a single source of up to date scholarship research and practice implications the handbook is the recommended resource for preparation for the prestigious certificate in thanatology ct and fellow in thanatology ft . Handbook of thanatology the essential body of knowledge for the study of death dying and bereavement2nd edition bydavid k meaghereditor david e balkeditor 46 out of 5 stars44 ratings isbn 13978 0415630559 isbn 10041563055x