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A Brief History of Death
Douglas Davies
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Paperback. 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. Series: Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion. Num Pages: 208 pages, 10. BIC Classification: HR; JHBZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 142 x 11. Weight in Grams: 260.
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.
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 ... Read more
- 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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Series
Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion
Number of Pages
204
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781405101837
SKU
V9781405101837
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About Douglas Davies
Douglas J. Davies is a Professor in the Department of Theology at Durham University. He is widely acknowledged as one of the world's leading experts in the history, theology and sociology of death. His books include: Anthropology and Theology (2002); Death, Ritual and Belief, Second edition (2001); Themes and Issues in Christianity (1998); Transforming Mormon Identities (1998); Reusing Old Graves ... Read more
Reviews for A Brief History of Death
"The author reveals himself to be a sensitive and humane guide, in a book that ought to fascinate anyone interested in the existential conundrum of human morality." Times Higher Education Supplement