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A Brief History of Death
Douglas DaviesHow much do you like this book?
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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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Year:
2005
Edition:
illustrated edition
Publisher:
Wiley-Blackwell
Language:
english
Pages:
204
ISBN 10:
1405101830
ISBN 13:
9781405101820
Series:
Blackwell brief histories of religion
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PDF, 1.50 MB
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CID , CID Blake2b
english, 2005
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