Death in Black and White: Death, Ritual, and Family EcologyHampton Press, 2003 - 190 pagine "Based on a foundation of cultural theory and scholarship, the author explores a variety of issues related to race, culture and death ritual practices by immersing himself in the rich narratives and sources of information gleaned from his in-depth interviews with funeral directors, corporate funeral home representatives, clergy and individuals who have recently lost a loved one. Additionally, he has observed numerous funeral and burial services and cemetery landscapes, and has examined federal and state public policies surrounding burial and disposal, as well as other forms of death-related discourse. Ultimately, the book describes how death rituals both manifest and reinforce different cultural identities, and suggests that perhaps, it is through the experience of death that we might find the most enduring possibilities for promoting greater cultural understanding by maintaining rather than eliminating such differences."--BOOK JACKET. |
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Pagina 80
... forms of religions that promise life after death , and that gives rise to belief in angels and other means of securing the self in a world in which one is powerless over the forces of nature . Although the magical mode of awareness was ...
... forms of religions that promise life after death , and that gives rise to belief in angels and other means of securing the self in a world in which one is powerless over the forces of nature . Although the magical mode of awareness was ...
Pagina 81
... forms of artistic expression . In this chapter we tie together myth and magic , emotion and projection , identity and art as they are woven into the fabric of the various forms of ritual performed at the event of death . We deal first ...
... forms of artistic expression . In this chapter we tie together myth and magic , emotion and projection , identity and art as they are woven into the fabric of the various forms of ritual performed at the event of death . We deal first ...
Pagina 99
... forms of cultural expression , exhibit various modes of communication , including magical and symbolic . Throughout the death ritual processes , these forms of expression serve to demonstrate a relationship with the deceased , to each ...
... forms of cultural expression , exhibit various modes of communication , including magical and symbolic . Throughout the death ritual processes , these forms of expression serve to demonstrate a relationship with the deceased , to each ...
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The Book | 11 |
The African American Way of Death | 27 |
Undertaking the Black Community | 39 |
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