A Brief History of Death.

  • Davies, J. D. G. (J. Douglas G.)
Date:
2007
  • Books
  • Online

About this work

Description

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 a.

Publication/Creation

Chichester : John Wiley & Sons, 2007.

Physical description

1 online resource (204 pages)

Contents

A Brief History of Death; Contents; List of plates (plates fall between pp. 88-89); Preface; 1 Journey Beyond; 2 Parting's Sweet Sorrow; 3 Removing the Dead; 4 Ecology, Death and Hope; 5 Art, Literature and Music; 6 Places of Memory; 7 Fear of Death; 8 Purposeful and Useless Death; Bibliography; Index.

Type/Technique

Languages

Permanent link

Identifiers

ISBN

  • 9780470777046