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A Brief History of Death

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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Title of ebook: A Brief History of Death
ISBN: 9780470777046
parent-ISBN: 9781405101820
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Internet download file size: 1142 kb
Pages: 208
Published: 12-2007
Released online for download: 12-20-2007
Author of eBook: Davies, Douglas

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