Title: A Brief History of Death (Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion)
Author: Douglas J. Davies
Published: 2005
Language: English
ISBN: 9781405101837
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers
Pages: 204
Extension: EPUB
Size: 697 KB
Subjects: Gerontology, Death, Social Science, Family & Relationships, Social aspects, Religious aspects, General, Religion, Psychological aspects, Death; Grief; Bereavement, Death in art, Death & Dying, History
Categories: Art, Architecture & Photography, Social Sciences, Self-Help & Relationships, Religion, Art - History & Criticism, Social Sciences - General & Miscellaneous, General & Miscellaneous Religion, Art by Subjects, Emotional Healing, Art Subjects - General & Miscellaneous, Death & Dying - Sociocultural Aspects, Religion - General & Miscellaneous, Death, Grief & Bereavement, Death->Psychological aspects, Death->Religious aspects
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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