Death and dying : views from many cultures

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Death and dying : views from many cultures

edited by Richard A. Kalish

(Perspectives on death and dying series, 1)

Baywood Pub. Co., c1980

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Includes bibliographical references

Contents of Works

  • Death in other cultures: Achté, K. Death and ancient Finnish culture. Huber, P. S. Death and society among the Anggor of New Guinea. Jones, R. L. Religious symbolism in Limbu death-by-violence. Goldschmidt, W. Freud, Durkheim, and death among the Se
  • Death in the United States and Mexico: Jackson, C. O. Death shall have no dominion. Green, J. S. The Days of the Dead in Oaxaca, Mexico. Moore, J. The death culture of Mexico and Mexican-Americans. Jackson, M. The Black experience with death. Garrity, T.
  • War and disaster: Brainbaum, L. Death of young sons and husbands. Pine, V. R. Grief work and dirty work. Hershiser, M. R. and Quarantelli, E. L. The handling of the dead in a disaster. Mansson, H. H. Justifying the final solution

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Description

Death is a constant in every society, but each of the world's cultures views the end of life differently. This book examines beliefs about dying, burial, and life after death held by peoples of wide ranging societies.

Table of Contents

Death is a constant in every society, but each of the world's cultures views the end of life differently. This book examines beliefs about dying, burial, and life after death held by peoples of wide ranging societies.

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