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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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Book category Books in English Society & social sciences Sociology & anthropology Sociology

• Full title: Brief History of Death
• Author: Douglas Davies
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 204
• EAN: 9781405101837
• ISBN: 1405101830
• ID: 04953858
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• Weight: 270 g
• Dimensions: 217 × 142 × 11 mm
• Date of publishing: 11. November 2004

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