A Brief History of Death / Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion (PDF)
(Sprache: Englisch)
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...
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...
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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.
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.
Autoren-Porträt von Douglas Davies
Douglas J. Davies is a Professor in the Department of Theology at Durham University. He is widely acknowledged as one of the world's leading experts in the history, theology and sociology of death. His books include: Anthropology and Theology (2002); Death, Ritual and Belief, Second edition (2001); Themes and Issues in Christianity (1998); Transforming Mormon Identities (1998); Reusing Old Graves (1995); and Church and Religion in Rural England (1991). He has also published a large number of articles on death, and contemporary Christianity.
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- Autor: Douglas Davies
- 2008, 1. Auflage, 208 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 0470777044
- ISBN-13: 9780470777046
- Erscheinungsdatum: 08.05.2008
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