Suicide as a Dramatic Performance
David Lester, "Suicide as a Dramatic Performance"
English | ISBN: 1412856949 | 2015 | 354 pages | EPUB | 3 MB
English | ISBN: 1412856949 | 2015 | 354 pages | EPUB | 3 MB
Each suicide is as unique as the individuals involved, especially if one examines the nature of the act and to what extent these acts can be viewed as a theatrical performance. Focusing on the dramatic aspects of suicide may seem tangential to the physical and mental pain experienced by those who try to kill themselves, but dramatic aspects often provide important clues for understanding the mental state of suicidal individuals.
David Lester and Steven Stack investigate what happens in the weeks, days and hours before a suicide when the suicidal individual must make decisions and formulate the script for his or her suicidal act. The editors argue that these choices may help us understand and prevent other suicides and stimulate new and innovative research in this important area.
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