Download or read book Comprehending Suicide written by Edwin S. Shneidman and published by Amer Psychological Assn. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on more than 60 years of experience in the field of suicidology, Edwin S. Shneidman has compiled and reflected on the 13 most thought-provoking works on suicide from the 20th century. Serving a large audience, this volume will be of interest to those doing research, those helping prevent suicide through community intervention or clinical practice, and those who have been touched by suicide in some personal capacity.