David Sloane

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Professor and Chair of Urban Planning and Spatial Analysis, University of Southern California

Environmental concerns are one of the reasons Americans are opting for cremation. Godong/Stone via Getty Images

July 22, 2022

David Sloane, University of Southern California

As late as 1970, only about 5% of Americans chose to be cremated. In 2020, more than 56% Americans opted for it.

If hope feels far-fetched this winter, you’re not alone. picture alliance via Getty Images

January 13, 2022

Molly Jackson, The Conversation

Five articles on the meanings of hope and how to think about resilience, healing and even joy in the midst of this winter’s bleakness.

Part of the joy of emerging from the pandemic has been to once again be able to hug friends and family. Jose Jordan/AFP via Getty Images

July 26, 2021

David Sloane, University of Southern California

Many people are starting to celebrate the return to a pre-pandemic life. How does that feel to those who have suffered losses and are still grieving?