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Hannelore Wass: Death Education--An Enduring Legacy
1a The Graduate School , The College of New Rochelle , New Rochelle , New York , USA.
Death Studies
|August 18, 2015
Summary
Hannelore Wass pioneered death education, developing a key journal and textbook. This article examines the origins and ongoing challenges of death education, a vital field in thanatology.
Area of Science:
- Thanatology
- Death Studies
- Sociology of Death
Background:
- Explores the emergence of death education in the late 1960s.
- Highlights Hannelore Wass's foundational contributions to the field.
- Details the creation of a specialized journal and early textbooks on death and dying.
Discussion:
- Examines the societal factors that led to the rise of death education.
- Addresses persistent challenges and evolving issues within the discipline.
- Analyzes the academic and practical development of thanatology.
Key Insights:
- Hannelore Wass's work established crucial resources for death education.
- The field's origins are linked to specific socio-historical contexts.
- Death education continues to navigate complex societal and academic landscapes.
Outlook:
- Foresees the future trajectory of death education and thanatology.
- Identifies areas for continued research and development in end-of-life studies.
- Considers the evolving role of death education in contemporary society.
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