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A Brief History of Death |
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Author: Davies, Douglas
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Format: Adobe PDF
Content Language: English
ISBN: 9780470777046
Print ISBN: 9781405101820
Size: 1,142 KB
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 2007-12-20
Category:
Religion > History
Territorial Restrictions:
Available Worldwide
Digital Rights:
Copy Count: 15
Copy Interval (Days): 365
Print Count: Unlimited
Print Interval (Days): Unlimited
Read Aloud: Enabled
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The act of death itself and the rituals surrounding it vary enormously and shed a fascinating light on the cultures of which they are a part. In this brief and lively history, Douglas Davies – internationally acknowledged as one of the leading experts in this field – tackles some of the most significant aspects of death and weaves them into a compelling story about our changing attitudes to dying.
Offers a fascinating examination of this subject which is of enduring interest in every culture in the world
Considers the profound influence death has had on subjects ranging from philosophy to anthropology, through to art, literature, and music - inspiring some of our most enduring artistic highpoints
Broaches some of the most significant aspects of death, such as the act of dying, grieving, burial, artistic interpretations of death, places of memory, the fear of death, and disasters/tragedies
Weaves these numerous approaches to death into a compelling story about our changing attitudes to dying
Contains several illustrations, and is written in an accessible and lively style.
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