A Brief History of Death (Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion)

A Brief History of Death (Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion)

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Book Description
Death is a subject of enduring interest in every culture in the world. 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.Douglas J. Davies, internationally acknowledged as one of the leading experts in this field, tackles some of the most significant aspects of death - the act of dying, grieving, burial, artistic interpretations of death, places of memory, the fear of death, and disasters/tragedies - and weaves them into a compelling story about our changing attitudes to dying.

From the Author
Douglas J. Davies is a Professor in the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University.

A Brief History of Death (Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion)

Brief History of Death (Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion),Douglas Davies,Blackwell Publishing, Incorporated,1405101830,Death,Death & Dying,Death in art,General,Gerontology,Psychological aspects,Religious aspects,Social Science,Social aspects,Sociology,Religion & Beliefs,Social Science / Death & Dying

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