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Celebrations of Death

- The Anthropology of Mortuary Ritual

About Celebrations of Death

This revised edition of a cross-cultural study of rituals surrounding death has become a standard text in anthropology, sociology and religion. Part of its fascination is that in understanding other people's death rituals we are able to gain a better understanding of our own. The authors refer to a wide variety of examples, from different continents and epochs.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780521423755
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 258
  • Published:
  • October 25, 1991
  • Edition:
  • 2
  • Dimensions:
  • 153x228x16 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 402 g.
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Description of Celebrations of Death

This revised edition of a cross-cultural study of rituals surrounding death has become a standard text in anthropology, sociology and religion. Part of its fascination is that in understanding other people's death rituals we are able to gain a better understanding of our own. The authors refer to a wide variety of examples, from different continents and epochs.

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