Comprehending Suicide

This definitive source on suicide research effectively stimulates readers to a deeper and more practical understanding of the topic. Drawing on more than 60 years of experience in the field of suicidology, Edwin S. Shneidman has compiled and reflected on the 13 most thought-provoking works on suicide from the 20th century, offering invaluable insights into this phenomenon. Serving a large audience, this volume will be of interest to those doing research, those helping prevent suicide through community intervention or clinical practice, and those who have been touched by suicide in some personal capacity.