William G. Warren - Böcker

This volume focuses on the statistical treatment of continuous and discrete data measured at different points in time, locations in space, and/or across combined spatio-temporal dimensions. Linear, nonlinear, and generalized linear models and methods are presented, as are new developments to handle messy data. The volume provides an examination of the historical development of approaches to model spatially and temporally correlated data and the ongoing convergence of these methods. The papers are based on ones presented at a conference in Nantucket, Massachusetts in October 1996.

A critical review of research and reflection in the area of death, with special emphasis on death education. Thought-provoking, often controversial reviews of and reactions to the current general domain of death phenomena--specifically death education--are addressed in this book. The author, skeptical that we can do very much with the phenomenon of death and dying, especially in relation to our efforts at addressing it educationally, explores the philosophical, psychological, socio-cultural, and theoretical aspects and raises critical questions that will challenge proponents of death education. Both advocates and critics of death education in particular, and death research in general, will benefit from this intellectually stimulating volume that sounds a cautionary note, yet offers some positive suggestions for the future of death education. Professionals interested in any aspect of death education will be intrigued by this thorough examination of death education from several perspectives.