NEIL THOMPSON is a highly respected writer, teacher and adviser, with over 32 years' experience in the people professions. He has held full or honorary professorships at four UK universities, and is now a sought-after trainer, consultant and conference speaker. He is the editor-in-chief of two online communities (Well-being Zone: www.well-beingzone.com and Social Work Focus: www.socialworkfocus.com). His personal website is at www.neilthompson.info.

'The author's comprehensive approach will appeal to a wide range of healthcare professionals, including nurses and lecturers, and practitioners working or undertaking specialist and social care. I found this book exciting and thought provoking. It would be an excellent resource for individuals as well as university libraries responsible for inter-professional healthcare training and education.' - Barbara Borwell MA, RGN, Dip Couns, Nursing Standard 'It is rare to find such a valuable resource as this book that considers gender, race and class and losses resulting from 'social disenfranchisements' such as divorce, adoption or being fostered. The book re-enfranchises those experiencing loss and grief. It is highly recommended for all practitioners in health and social care, not just those working in palliative care or bereavement services.' - Jonathan Parker, University of Hull '..adds new perspectives that will expand our understanding.' - Resources Hotline, The World Pastoral Care Centre

• Foreword; J.D.MorganPrefaceAcknowledgementsPART 1: LOSS IN CONTEXTThe Philosophy of Hospice; C.SaundersSpirituality: A Personal View; B.MossMeaning Reconstruction Theory; R.Neimeyer and A. AndersonRace and Culture; S.Desai and D.BevanGender; G.RichesPoverty and Deprivationy; D.BevanPART 2: ARENAS OF LOSSChildren and Divorce; B.KrollAdoption and Substitute Care; M.RomaineDisability; B.SapeyIll-Health; J.KatzOlder People; S.ThompsonLosses and Justice: An Australian Perspective; J.DawesPART 3: WORKING WITH LOSSTeaching and Learning about Loss; J.WeinsteinA Framework for Working with Loss; M.LloydReferencesIndex.

NEIL THOMPSON is a highly respected writer, teacher and adviser, with over 32 years' experience in the people professions. He has held full or honorary professorships at four UK universities, and is now a sought-after trainer, consultant and conference speaker. He is the editor-in-chief of two online communities (Well-being Zone: www.well-beingzone.com and Social Work Focus: www.socialworkfocus.com). His personal website is at www.neilthompson.info.

'The author's comprehensive approach will appeal to a wide range of healthcare professionals, including nurses and lecturers, and practitioners working or undertaking specialist and social care. I found this book exciting and thought provoking. It would be an excellent resource for individuals as well as university libraries responsible for inter-professional healthcare training and education.' - Barbara Borwell MA, RGN, Dip Couns, Nursing Standard 'It is rare to find such a valuable resource as this book that considers gender, race and class and losses resulting from 'social disenfranchisements' such as divorce, adoption or being fostered. The book re-enfranchises those experiencing loss and grief. It is highly recommended for all practitioners in health and social care, not just those working in palliative care or bereavement services.' - Jonathan Parker, University of Hull '..adds new perspectives that will expand our understanding.' - Resources Hotline, The World Pastoral Care Centre

• Foreword; J.D.MorganPrefaceAcknowledgementsPART 1: LOSS IN CONTEXTThe Philosophy of Hospice; C.SaundersSpirituality: A Personal View; B.MossMeaning Reconstruction Theory; R.Neimeyer and A. AndersonRace and Culture; S.Desai and D.BevanGender; G.RichesPoverty and Deprivationy; D.BevanPART 2: ARENAS OF LOSSChildren and Divorce; B.KrollAdoption and Substitute Care; M.RomaineDisability; B.SapeyIll-Health; J.KatzOlder People; S.ThompsonLosses and Justice: An Australian Perspective; J.DawesPART 3: WORKING WITH LOSSTeaching and Learning about Loss; J.WeinsteinA Framework for Working with Loss; M.LloydReferencesIndex.