<P>The <I>Handbook of Traumatic Loss</I> adopts a broad, holistic approach that recognizes traumatic loss much more fully as a multidimensional human<I> </I>phenomenon, not simply a medical condition. Initial chapters build a foundation for understanding traumatic loss and explore the many ways we respond to trauma. Later chapters counterbalance the individualistic focus of dominant approaches to traumatic loss by highlighting a number of thought-provoking social<I> </I>dimensions of traumatic loss. Each chapter emphasizes different aspects of traumatic loss and argues for ways in which clinicians can help deal with its many and varied impacts. </P>