Do Funerals Matter?

The Purposes and Practices of Death Rituals in Global Perspective

Autori

• William G Hoy

Parametri

• 224 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Psicologia
• Salute & Medicina
• Scienze sociali

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Exploring the significance of death rituals, this book combines historical, sociocultural, and research-based insights to examine their evolution, particularly in the Western context. It draws from a diverse array of sources to illustrate how these rituals have shaped societal attitudes towards death and what their future may hold. Through this multifaceted approach, the work encourages readers to reflect on the meaning and impact of funerals in contemporary society.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2013

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