Revisiting Suicide

From a Socio-Psychological Lens

Lancy Lobo author Jayesh Shah author Kanchan Bharati author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:20th Nov '20

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

This hardback is available in another edition too:

Revisiting Suicide cover

This book provides a socio-psychological enquiry of the phenomenon of suicide in the Indian context. It addresses the rising trend of suicides across the world and through case studies explores its primary reasons, the after-effects on survivors and families and measures to prevent them.

The volume focuses on deciphering the social and psychological meanings associated with suicide. Through an examination of psycho-social autopsies of numerous cases, it highlights the patterns and trends which emerge around mental well-being, suicide and bereavement. It examines the primary roadblocks for robust suicide prevention measures and provides great insights into behavioral and personality categories and their relationship with suicide.

Offering theoretical and empirical perspectives on the issue of suicide and self-harm, this book will be of interest to students, researchers, and faculty of behavioral sciences, psychology, social anthropology, demography, criminology, social work and sociology. It will also be an essential read for psychologists and counselors, policy makers, NGOs, CSOs, legal experts and media personnel working in the area of suicide prevention and research.

ISBN: 9780367480738

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

216 pages