Suicide :  a global issue / 
David Lester and James R. Rogers, editors. 
 - 2 volumes :  illustrations (black and white) 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> "Intended for the general reader, this masterful compilation probes the psychology of suicide, revealing the latest research and spotlighting global efforts to reduce the million suicide deaths each year"--Provided by publisher.  Intended for the general reader, this masterful compilation probes the psychology of suicide, revealing the latest research and spotlighting global efforts to reduce the million suicide deaths each year.  Breaks new ground in drawing together current research on the incidence of suicide, theories as to why suicide occurs, cultural differences, and efforts at prevention Explains and analyzes the effectiveness of prevention programs from psychotherapy and suicide prevention centers/hotlines to programs in schools, restriction of lethal methods, and national and international campaigns and programs  Includes cultural, religious, philosophical, and medical/psychiatric/psychological views on suicide  Discusses the ever-controversial topic of assisted suicide 
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<br/><br/><br/>Electronic reproduction. <br/>Askews and Holts. <br/>Mode of access: World Wide Web. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781440800818 (ebook) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Suicide.<br/>Suicide--Psychology.<br/>Suicide--Prevention.<br/>Psychology<br/>Psychology<br/>Mental health services<br/>Sociology: death & dying
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