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Besieged by Death-Immersed in Grief: Death and Bereavement in Brazil (IN: Death and Bereavement Around the World, vol.2: The Americas, ed. by J D Morgan…)
Schisler E L
In order to provide a microcosmic view of death, dying, & grief in Brazil as experienced by urban families of various ages, social classes, & religions, authors explore the follow questions: Who dies in Brazil? Where does death occur? What evidence is there for hope? A discussion of the services for the dying & the bereaved follows.