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Doka, Kenneth J.
Grieving beyond gender : understanding the ways men and women mourn / Kenneth J. Doka and Terry L. Martin. -- Rev. ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-415-99571-9 (hardback : alk. paper) -- ISBN 978-0-415-99572-6 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1. Grief. 2. Bereavement--Psychological aspects. 3. Death--Psychological aspects. 4. Grief therapy. I. Martin, Terry L. II. Title.

BF575.G7.D64 2010
155.937--dc22 2009038061

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To Luz Calzada, my daughter-in-laws mother, both for the wonderful work in raising Angela, and, in her all too brief life, for the great gift she was to my son, grandchildren, and to me.

KJD

To my wife and closest friend, Gail, whose support and gentle questioning has helped me through the most difficult times. Also for my mentor and closest male friend, Dr. Dana Cable. His influence is found throughout this book.

TLM

To the Saturday Night OutlawsPast and Present
Dana Cable
Neil Heflin-Wells
Jane Nichols
Van Pine
Lu Redmond
Catherine Sanders
Sherry Schachter

KJD and TLM