Death in a Global Age

By Ruth McManus

Book Overview

Attitudes towards death are shaped by our social worlds. This book explores how beliefs, practices and representations of dying and death continue to evolve and adapt in response to changing global societies. Introducing students to debates around grief, religion and life expectancy, this is a clear guide to a complex field for all sociologists.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0230224520
• ISBN13: 9780230224520
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"