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Deaths of Man
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Good fit if you want a title that reveals its direction early. Best fit when you want an easier decision path before buying.
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Probably not for you if you want an entirely different pacing profile. Probably a mismatch if you want an instant one-glance synopsis only. You only want something with very current references and examples.
Summary
From the edition on hand, Deaths of Man by Edwin S. Shneidman feels like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. This edition lists 2002 • Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc • 256 pages, which gives you a quick sense of scope and pace.
Edition on file: 2002 • Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc • 256 pages • ISBN 9781568218595.
Why this book now
Makes the most sense if you are after a clearer feel for what this title offers before deciding whether to buy it.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
Light commitment. Enough room to develop without feeling like a marathon.
What stands out here
The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Idea-led • Weekend read.
Best way to approach it
Best approached in a couple of steady sittings rather than in constant tiny fragments.
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