This book examines different conceptions of death and their impact on Â�children’s cognitive and emotional development. It not only addresses Â�practical and clinical issues related to children’s developing understanding of death, but also focuses on theoretical and philosophical aspects Â�linking children’s concept of death to religion, morality, politics, and law. The Â�material is drawn from a wide range of disciplines including psychology, anthropology, philosophy, medicine, education, and the law. This collection will be useful for courses in developmental psychology and clinical Â�psychology, certain education courses, and philosophy classes€– especially in ethics and epistemology. It will be of particular interest to researchers and practitioners in psychology, medical workers, and educators (parents.
