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 73
... meaningful ? One funeral director simply said , " All the Black funeral homes are family . That's because we're still down home , okay , and we know the importance of a smile and a handshake . " The relationship of family that extends ...
... meaningful ? One funeral director simply said , " All the Black funeral homes are family . That's because we're still down home , okay , and we know the importance of a smile and a handshake . " The relationship of family that extends ...
Pagina 89
... meaningful . At other times we sit with a loved one or significant other at home - to one's incessant talking we react and say , ' can you just shut up and sit here with me ? " Absence and presence are two of the most fundamental ...
... meaningful . At other times we sit with a loved one or significant other at home - to one's incessant talking we react and say , ' can you just shut up and sit here with me ? " Absence and presence are two of the most fundamental ...
Pagina 140
... meaningful , unless there is an " Other . " Our perspectives , or horizons , do not become truly meaningful until we are forced to inhabit different situations . Thus , the theory of cultural fusion explains how cultures engage , and ...
... meaningful , unless there is an " Other . " Our perspectives , or horizons , do not become truly meaningful until we are forced to inhabit different situations . Thus , the theory of cultural fusion explains how cultures engage , and ...
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The Book | 11 |
The African American Way of Death | 27 |
Undertaking the Black Community | 39 |
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