1. The Tragedy of Hopelessness -- 2. Explanations of Suicidal Behaviour -- 3. Family Interaction and Suicidal Behaviour -- 4. A Systemic Perspective -- 5. A Model of Distress Management -- 6. Legitimating Suicide and the Politics of Dying -- 7. The Politics of Self-Mutilation -- 8. Everyday Descriptions of Suicidal Behaviour -- 9. The Strategic Assessment of Deliberate Self-Harm -- 10. Suicidal Behaviour and Adolescence in Family Contexts -- 11. The Politics of Symptoms and Marital Conflict -- 12. The Dialectical Process of Negotiating Distress -- 13. The Politics of Prevention
Summary
Drawing from psychology, social psychology and sociology, the author looks at the issues surrounding suicide. Topics covered include: reasons for suicide and the process of becoming suicidal; reactions to suicidal behaviour; and the responses of the medical profession
Analysis
Sociology: death & suicide
Theory & philosophy of psychology
Notes
Published on demand
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-302) and indexes
