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Published in 1963, this book was most critical of the funeral industry.

A) Jessica Mitford's The American Way of Death
B) Elizabeth Kubler-Ross's On Death and Dying
C) Herman Feifel's The Meaning of Death
D) Ernest Becker's The Denial of Death

Jessica Mitford

An English author, journalist, and political campaigner, known for her investigative work and critique on the funeral industry in her book "The American Way of Death."

Funeral Industry

The sector that provides services related to the burial or cremation of the dead, including funeral homes and cemeteries.

The American Way

A term reflecting the set of values, traditions, and cultural identity perceived as characteristic of the United States.

  • Discern and grasp critical past and present materials in the sphere of death and dying education and study.
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Michael GeorgeJun 11, 2024
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Explanation :
Jessica Mitford's "The American Way of Death" is a groundbreaking critique of the funeral industry in the United States, exposing its practices and profit motives.