Loss is an inescapable reality of life, and individuals need to develop a capacity to grieve in order to mature and live life to the full. Yet most western movi

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Human flourishing depends upon the mental health of the individuals. Throughout history, various cultural traditions have established and practiced diverse stra

"The range of topics in this volume covers a multitude of historical periods and topics, which in turn figure in the new media environments of contemporary life