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Understanding Suicide : A Sociological Autopsy by Jonathan Scourfield, Michael Shiner, Susanne K. Langer and Ben Fincham (2011, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan The Limited
ISBN-100230580920
ISBN-139780230580923
eBay Product ID (ePID)109068699
Product Key Features
Number of PagesVII, 203 Pages
Publication NameUnderstanding Suicide : a Sociological Autopsy
LanguageEnglish
SubjectPublic Policy / Social Policy, Disease & Health Issues, Suicide, Sociology / Marriage & Family
Publication Year2011
TypeTextbook
AuthorJonathan Scourfield, Michael Shiner, Susanne K. Langer, Ben Fincham
Subject AreaPolitical Science, Social Science, Psychology
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2011-013744
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"This work is a major contribution to the study of suicide, still one of the core topics in sociology. Introducing a novel methodology and an innovative approach to suicidal motivation, it will become a landmark study in the field." -- Professor Anthony Giddens, former Director of the LSE, UK and Fellow of King's College, Cambridge, UK "Through a clever analysis of 100 suicide case files, the authors uncover a variety of neglected social and economic strains which contribute to suicide, such as indebtedness and stressful relationships at work. Their convincing analysis signals a need for researchers and clinicians to look for clusters of both sociological and psychiatric morbidity in order to obtain a better understanding of the complexities of suicide events. This combination of a "psychological autopsy" with a "sociological autopsy" will provide the knowledge base necessary for more effective programs for suicide prevention." --Steven Stack, Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neuroscience, Wayne State University, 'This work is a major contribution to the study of suicide, still one of the core topics in sociology. Introducing a novel methodology and an innovative approach to suicidal motivation, it will become a landmark study in the field'. - Professor Anthony Giddens, former Director of the LSE, UK and Fellow of King's College, Cambridge, UK Through a clever analysis of 100 suicide case files, the authors uncover a variety of neglected social and economic strains which contribute to suicide, such as indebtedness and stressful relationships at work. Their convincing analysis signals a need for researchers and clinicians to look for clusters of both sociological and psychiatric morbidity in order to obtain a better understanding of the complexities of suicide events. This combination of a Spsychological autopsy with a Ssociological autopsy will provide the knowledge base necessary for more effective programs for suicide prevention. " - Steven Stack, Wayne State University, USA, 'This work is a major contribution to the study of suicide, still one of the core topics in sociology. Introducing a novel methodology and an innovative approach to suicidal motivation, it will become a landmark study in the field'. - Professor Anthony Giddens, former Director of the LSE, UK and Fellow of King's College, Cambridge, UK 'a wonderful example of what sociology can achieve: Being methodologically innovative and rigorous, theoretically rich and challenging, as well as maintaining direct relevance and utility to policy-makers and practitioners working in suicide prevention' - Network Magazine 'a much needed and important work for advanced students in the field.' - CHOICE 'Through a clever analysis of 100 suicide case files, the authors uncover a variety of neglected social and economic strains which contribute to suicide, such as indebtedness and stressful relationships at work. Their convincing analysis signals a need for researchers and clinicians to look for clusters of both sociological and psychiatric morbidity in order to obtain a better understanding of the complexities of suicide events. This combination of a 'psychological autopsy' with a 'sociological autopsy' will provide the knowledge base necessary for more effective programs for suicide prevention.' - Steven Stack, Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neuroscience, Wayne State University, USA
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal362.28
Table Of ContentList of Tables and Figures Acknowledgements Introduction The Sociology of Suicide - A Critical Appreciation What is a Sociological Autopsy? Suicide Case Files as Sites of Identity Creation Suicide Notes as Social Documents Repertoires of Action When Things Fall Apart - Suicide and the Life-Course Lessons for Prevention Bibliography Index
SynopsisSuicide has an important place in the history of sociology, because of Durkheim's famous study and the debates that have followed since it was published more than a century ago. The sociological study of suicide remains a powerful illustration of competing paradigms. The bold aim of this book is to make a new contribution to this classic sociological debate. The authors highlight the importance of qualitatively-driven, mixed methods sociological research on individual suicides, coining the term 'sociological autopsy' to describe their ESRC-funded study of 100 suicide case files. They illustrate how qualitative and quantitative data can be combined; and navigate the dual paradigms of objectivism and constructionism, examining what can be known about suicidal lives and also taking a critical stance on the knowledge itself. Substantive themes developed in the book include the gendered character of suicidal behaviour, the role of the life-course and the importance of social bonds, especially intimate relationships., Sociologists have debated suicide since the early days of the discipline. This book assesses that body of work and breaks new ground through a qualitatively-driven, mixed method 'sociological autopsy' of one hundred suicides that explores what can be known about suicidal lives., Sociologists have debated suicide since the early days of the discipline. This book assesses that body of work and breaks new ground through a qualitatively-driven, mixed method 'sociological autopsy' ofone hundredsuicides that explores what can be known about suicidal lives.
LC Classification NumberHM716-753.2
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