Understanding Suicidal Behaviour

by Noel Sheehy and Rory C. O'Connor

Beginning with a short history outlining different societies' attitudes to suicide, the book continues with a discussion of the difficulties of definition and measurement. The book includes a chapter on suicide letters and discusses whether they are a useful tool for understanding suicide. Finally, the book considers practical aspects and issues such as assisted suicide and suicide prevention.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1854332902
• ISBN13: 9781854332905
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 9.1"