{"product_id":"a-brief-history-of-death-paperback","title":"A Brief History of Death - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDouglas Davies\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a fascinating examination of this subject which is of enduring interest in every culture in the world\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders 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\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBroaches 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\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeaves these numerous approaches to death into a compelling story about our changing attitudes to dying\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains several illustrations, and is written in an accessible and lively style.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeath is a subject of enduring interest in every culture in the world. 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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDouglas J. Davies, internationally acknowledged as one of the leading experts in this field, tackles some of the most significant aspects of death - the act of dying, grieving, burial, artistic interpretations of death, places of memory, the fear of death, and disasters\/tragedies - and weaves them into a compelling story about our changing attitudes to dying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDouglas J. Davies\u003c\/b\u003e 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: \u003ci\u003eAnthropology and Theology \u003c\/i\u003e(2002);\u003ci\u003e Death, Ritual and Belief, Second edition\u003c\/i\u003e (2001); \u003ci\u003eThemes and Issues in Christianity \u003c\/i\u003e(1998);\u003ci\u003e Transforming Mormon Identities \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e(1998); \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eReusing Old Graves \u003c\/i\u003e(1995\u003ci\u003e); \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eand \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eChurch and Religion in Rural England\u003c\/i\u003e (1991). He has also published a large number of articles on death, and contemporary Christianity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 204\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 7.52 x 5.36 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 14, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42718315708479,"sku":"9781405101837","price":92.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/d93551ac9111bbe015096829c34c695a.webp?v=1765081489","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/a-brief-history-of-death-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}