Elisabeth Kübler-Ross: 100th Birthday of a Pioneer in Death Studies
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, the Swiss-American psychiatrist who revolutionized the understanding of dying, would have turned 100. Her 1969 book 'On Death and Dying' introduced the five stages of grief. The article reflects on her legacy, questioning what it means to die with dignity when control slips away. Kübler-Ross gave a voice to the terminally ill, advocating for their emotional needs. Her work remains influential in palliative care and thanatology.
Key facts
- Elisabeth Kübler-Ross was born in 1926.
- She published 'On Death and Dying' in 1969.
- The book introduced the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance.
- She is considered a pioneer in the field of thanatology.
- Her work focused on the emotional needs of the dying.
- She advocated for dying with dignity.
- The article is published in Neue Zürcher Zeitung.
- The article marks her 100th birthday.
Entities
Artists
- Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
- Hermann Burger
Institutions
- Neue Zürcher Zeitung
Locations
- Switzerland