Study of the future is an important new field in anthropology. Building on a philosophical
tradition running from Aristotle through Heidegger to Schatzki, this book presents the …

Family caregiving is a significant rite of passage experienced by family caregivers of
individuals with protracted illness or injury. In an integrative review of 26 studies, we …

When a person goes missing, those left behind mourn an ambiguous loss where grief can
be disenfranchised. Different to bereavement following death, hope figures into this …

At a time when social forces are making instability a way of life, researchers are developing
new modes of enquiry that take account of the dynamic nature of people's lives. Approaches …

What are the various forces influencing the role of the prison in late modern societies? What
changes have there been in penality and use of the prison over the past 40 years that have …

Within policy and practice there is an increasing interest in the care of frail elders. However
understanding of the experience and challenges of living and dying with frailty in older age …

Background Sedation practices in the intensive care unit have evolved from deep sedation
and paralysis toward lighter sedation and better pain management. The new paradigm of …

Within western cultures, portrayals of dementia as 'a living death'are being challenged by
people living with the diagnosis. Yet dementia remains one of the most feared conditions …

" Klien's academic interests include intangible cultural property, rural Japan, lifestyle
migration, transnational mobility, regional revitalization, and new modes of working and …

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to examine liminal experiences of living with the
uncertainty of life-threatening illness. Increasing numbers of people with life-threatening …