Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

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  • Elisabeth Kübler-Ross was a Swiss-American psychiatrist who revolutionized the understanding of death and dying.

  • Her 1969 book "On Death and Dying" introduced the widely recognized five stages of grief model.

  • Kübler-Ross was a pioneer in near-death studies and taught extensively on death and dying in various academic and medical settings.

  • She was honored as one of the most important thinkers of the 20th century by Time magazine and received numerous honorary degrees.

  • Her work significantly impacted how society approaches death and grief, earning her induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 2007.

  • Kübler-Ross's contributions continue to influence psychology, medicine, and palliative care.

Books by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

On Grief and Grieving Summary
On Grief and Grieving
by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross • 2005 • 256 pages
4.32
4.4K ratings
Psychology
Grief
Self Help
On Death and Dying Summary
On Death and Dying
by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross • 1969 • 304 pages
4.16
27.2K ratings
Psychology
Death
Philosophy
On Life after Death Summary
On Life after Death
by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross • 1984 • 82 pages
4.18
2.3K ratings
Psychology
Spirituality
Death