How To Die In The 21st Century

How to Die in the 21st Century by Dr Hannah Gould is a thoughtful, accessible work of cultural anthropology that looks at what end-of-life can mean right now, and why our ideas about death are changing.

Gould draws on her research into contemporary death, religion and material culture across Australia and Asia, alongside her work in Buddhist Studies and with the University of Melbourne’s DeathTech Research Team. Rather than offering a single “right” way to approach dying, she maps the social forces shaping modern deathcare—technology, inequality, belief, and the practical realities families face—inviting readers to think more clearly about choice, dignity and care.

This book will suit readers interested in death studies, Australian social history, religion and ethics, and anyone seeking an informed, humane perspective on end-of-life conversations.

Add it to your shelf and discover a smarter way to talk about death in our century.