Centre for Death and Society
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The Centre for Death and Society (CDAS) at the University of Bath states that it is
- the UK's only centre devoted to the study and research of social aspects of death, dying and bereavement. Established in September 2005, CDAS is an interdisciplinary centre of regional, national and international importance. It provides a centre for the social study of death, dying and bereavement and acts as a catalyst and facilitator for research, education and training, policy development, media, and community awareness.[1]
CDAS states that its four primary aims are:[2]
- To further social, policy and health research
- To provide education and training for academics and practitioners
- To enhance social policy understanding
- To encourage community development.
The Centre also hosts the editorial office of Mortality, a journal promoting the interdisciplinary study of death and dying.[3]
People
- Allan Kellehear - director[4]
