Death and the Afterlife: A Cultural Encyclopedia

(Hardback)

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This cultural encyclopedia examines customs and beliefs relating to death and burial in clear, well written articles covering most major religious and cultural traditions from prehistoric to modern times. * Includes hundreds of entries, each extensively documented and enriched with insights of native authors * A bibliography and primary source references are included

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"A well-written, fascinating compilation ... an excellent addition to the reference collections of colleges, seminaries, and most larger public libraries." - American Reference Books Annual "This is not a morbid study but one that yields life-giving energy. Recommended for public and academic libraries." - Booklist "Strongly recommended for undergraduate collections and for public libraries supporting diverse cultural communities." - Choice "While this entertaining compendium will be a welcome addition to public libraries, its authoritative articles with numerous cross-references and scholarly bibliographies make it well-suited for use in academic libraries." - Lawrence Looks at Books

Author Bio

Richard P. Taylor teaches courses on burial and the afterlife at University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA and is an expert in religious studies.