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Davies D. A brief history of death
Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, 2005, 208 pp.

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 – inteationally 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.

ISBN-10: 1405101830, ISBN-13: 978-1405101837
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