Barney G. Glaser

"The authors develop theoretical constructs that will be of use in many other interactions and situations. Awareness of Dying was the first study of dying in hospitals, and has proven a useful handbook for chaplains, social workers, nurses, and doctors in confronting the many ethical and personal problems that arise in the dying situation. Now available in paperback, it is destined to reach new audiences interested in this key part of all life."--BOOK JACKET.

In this book Glaser extends the use of grounded theory beyond "substantive theory" that is related to a particular substantive area or specific context to a "formal theory" that is more abstract and has broader scope, aiming to be applicable across different contexts and situations.