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A Brief History of Death

A Brief History of Death 
Author(s)  
Publisher  John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Publication year  2008
Language  en
Edition  1
Imprint  Wiley-Blackwell
Page amount  208 pages
Category  History
Price  93,00 €

     ISBN 9780470777046
 
 
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Printing  62 pages with an additional page accrued every 12 hours, capped at 62 pages
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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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