SUICIDES. WHY NOW? - MARIA JAROSZ

The book "Suicides. Why Now?" by Maria Jarosz is a publication that analyzes the social background and conditions of suicidal death. Based on the sociological theory of suicide developed by Émile Durkheim, the author examines the increasing suicide rates in Poland over the past sixty years. It is an analysis that encourages reflection on the condition of society and the need for public debate on the causes of this phenomenon.

• Analysis of social conditions of suicides in Poland
• Reference to the theory of Émile Durkheim
• Examination of increasing rates of suicides over the years
• Encourages reflection on the condition of society
• 2013 edition taking into account the latest data

Maria Jarosz, a sociologist from the Institute of Political Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences, presents a comprehensive look at the problem of suicides, analyzing its social, economic and political aspects. Her work makes an important contribution to understanding the causes of this phenomenon and identifying areas that require intervention and improvement.

The book analyzes suicide trends in Poland over the past decades, taking into account the social, political and economic changes that have affected the increase in suicide rates. The author examines how the systemic transformation, unemployment, social inequalities and other factors have affected the mental condition of Poles and their propensity to make decisions about suicide.

"Suicides. Why Now?" is a must-read for sociologists, psychologists, politicians and all those interested in social issues and seeking answers to difficult questions about the condition of the modern world. The book is a valuable material for reflecting on one's own life and the surrounding reality.

Technical data:

Publisher: PWN

Year of publication: 2013

Number of pages: 196

Cover: paperback

Format: 146x204 mm

Maria Jarosz, the author of the book, is a sociologist and employee of the Institute of Political Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences. She specializes in research on social and economic transformations. She is the author of many scientific publications, including the books "Polish Poles. Society in Times of Crisis", "Institutions - Conflicts and Dysfunctions", "Poles in Common Europe: Material and Social Disproportions".