A Brief History of Death

by Douglas Davies and Douglas J. Davies

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1405101830
• ISBN13: 9781405101837
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 7.5"