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A Brief History of Death
Douglas Davies
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Sozialwissenschaften, Recht, Wirtschaft / Sonstiges
Beschreibung
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.
Rezensionen
"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."
Kundenbewertungen
Sociology, Sociology Special Topics, Soziologie, Sociology of Religion, Spezialthemen Soziologie, Religionssoziologie