Making Sense of Near-Death Experiences : a Handbook for Clinicians
A near-death experience (NDE) is a phenomenon whereby powerful physical and emotional sensations and visions are experienced by someone who is either close to death or has been declared clinically dead. This is an accessible guide to the theory and evidence underlying the phenomenon of NDEs. With contributions from leading international experts in the field, it provides an overview of the research into NDEs, the nature of NDEs and how they have been experienced around the world, and the physiological, psychological and medical bases of the phenomenon. The book also discusses children's NDEs, N
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9780857003423, 9786613363879, 9781283363877, 9781849051491, 0857003429, 6613363871, 1283363879, 1849051496
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Foreword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter 1 Near-Death Experiences: An Overview andEarly Studies; Chapter 2 A Critical Review of EpidemiologicalStudies of Near-Death Experiences, 2001-2010; Chapter 3 Phenomenology of Near-Death Experiences; Chapter 4 Dealing with Diversity: Cross-CulturalAspects of Near-Death Experiences; Chapter 5 Near-Death Experiences of Children; Chapter 6 Pathophysiological Aspects of Near-DeathExperiences; Chapter 7 Psychological Aspects of Near-DeathExperiences; Chapter 8 L ight and Near-Death Experiences. Chapter 9 Religious Significance of Near-DeathExperiencesChapter 10 Assessment and Management of Near-Death Experiences; Chapter 11 Prospecting in the Light: The Future ofNear-Death Experiences Research; Conclusion; Appendix 1: Interview Schedule; Appendix 2: Tape Rating Form; Appendix 3: Near-Death Experience Scale; Appendix 4: NDE Questionnaire; The Contributors; References; Subject Index; Author Index