Can death be casual: the paradox in Death Café blogs.
Death can be a difficult matter to talk about in face-to-face conversations. However, online platforms provide a safe space for people to express feelings and opinions freely. This paper is an attempt to explore how the taboo of discussing death in a casual manner is approached by individuals in an...
| Published in: | Mortality Vol. 30; no. 1; pp. 34 - 51 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Feb2025
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