| Title: |
Introduction: An Anthropological Lens on End-of-life Transitions and Liminality. |
| Alternate Title: |
Introduction: Transitions et liminalité en fin de vie : Perspectives anthropologiques. (French) |
| Authors: |
Fortin, Sylvie; Lessard, Sabrina |
| Source: |
Anthropologica; 2025, Vol. 67 Issue 2, p1-9, 18p |
| Subject Terms: |
LIMINALITY; ASSISTED suicide; SOCIAL networks; RELIGIOUS experience; EXPIRATION; SOCIAL norms |
| Abstract: |
The article focuses on the concept of liminality in the context of end-of-life transitions, exploring how individuals experience the phases surrounding death. It discusses the non-linear trajectories of dying, which include periods of illness, the end-of-life phase, and the moments of death, emphasizing that these transitions are marked by ambiguity and transformation. The authors highlight that liminality can evoke both suffering and hope, shaping social relationships and cultural practices related to death. The contributions in this issue examine various perspectives on end-of-life care, including medical assistance in dying (MAiD), and the impact of these transitions on patients and their families within different cultural contexts. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |