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- Author: Davies
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
- Year: 2004
- ISBN-10: 1405101830
- ISBN-13: 9781405101837
- Format: 13.6 x 19.1 x 1.4 cm, minkšti viršeliai
- Language: English
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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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- Author: Davies
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
- Year: 2004
- ISBN-10: 1405101830
- ISBN-13: 9781405101837
- Format: 13.6 x 19.1 x 1.4 cm, minkšti viršeliai
- Language: English 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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