Suicide, Society and Liveability

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May 26, 202627:26Religion & Spirituality

What does Émile Durkheim’s 1897 study of suicide tell us about the social conditions that shape whether life feels worth living and how does a current project add to our understanding? Laurie Taylor is joined by Alexande...

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