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Brief History of Death

Brief History of Death

Davies

Paperback

Series: Wiley Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion

Death & Dying

ISBN10: 1405101830
ISBN13: 9781405101837
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: Jan 3 2005
Pages: 204
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.55 Width: 5.36 Depth: 7.52
Language: English
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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