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Discover the profound exploration of death and our relationship with the deceased in this thought-provoking book, 'Living with the Dead.' Released in 2023 by Reaktion Books, this compelling read delves into the universal experience of mortality. With a captivating narrative, the authors, the Viestads, share their unique observations living adjacent to a cemetery, allowing you to witness the rituals and customs surrounding death's inevitable arrival.
This brand new book invites you on a global journey, examining various cultural practices that honor and care for the departed. From the fascinating fantasy coffins of Ghana to cutting-edge environmentally friendly burials, and the innovative methods of transforming ashes into diamonds, this work engages readers with diverse and respectful perspectives on mortality.
Whether you're curious about cremation practices without fire or archaeological insights from Spain, Israel, and Russia, this book is an essential read for those contemplating our final journey. Prepare for an enlightening experience that combines empathy, history, and modern interpretations of death and burial traditions. Ordering is simple and shipping is free; however, please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Embrace this journey with 'Living with the Dead', a necessary reflection on the life we live and the legacy we leave behind.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789147681
Year: 2023
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Death is universal. It will meet us all. But it's also a practical problem — what do we do with dead bodies? The Viestads live by a cemetery and are daily spectators of its routines, and their fascination with burials led them to dig deep to examine our relationship with the dead. Taking us on a journey through the world and the past, they explore how the deceased are honoured and cared for, cremated and buried. From archaeological sites in Spain, Israel and Russia to Ghana's fantasy coffins and environmentally friendly burials, and from cremations without fire to turning our dearly departed's ashes into diamonds, this empathetic and enthralling work is for anyone who knows their turn is coming, but who'd like a good book for the journey.
This brand new book invites you on a global journey, examining various cultural practices that honor and care for the departed. From the fascinating fantasy coffins of Ghana to cutting-edge environmentally friendly burials, and the innovative methods of transforming ashes into diamonds, this work engages readers with diverse and respectful perspectives on mortality.
Whether you're curious about cremation practices without fire or archaeological insights from Spain, Israel, and Russia, this book is an essential read for those contemplating our final journey. Prepare for an enlightening experience that combines empathy, history, and modern interpretations of death and burial traditions. Ordering is simple and shipping is free; however, please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Embrace this journey with 'Living with the Dead', a necessary reflection on the life we live and the legacy we leave behind.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789147681
Year: 2023
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Death is universal. It will meet us all. But it's also a practical problem — what do we do with dead bodies? The Viestads live by a cemetery and are daily spectators of its routines, and their fascination with burials led them to dig deep to examine our relationship with the dead. Taking us on a journey through the world and the past, they explore how the deceased are honoured and cared for, cremated and buried. From archaeological sites in Spain, Israel and Russia to Ghana's fantasy coffins and environmentally friendly burials, and from cremations without fire to turning our dearly departed's ashes into diamonds, this empathetic and enthralling work is for anyone who knows their turn is coming, but who'd like a good book for the journey.