Death and Dying: Views from Many Cultures, Issue 2Richard A. Kalish Death is a constant in every society, but each of the world's cultures views the end of life differently. This book examines beliefs about dying, burial, and life after death held by peoples of wide ranging societies. |
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Death and Ancient Finnish Culture | 3 |
Death and Society Among The Anggor of New Guinea | 14 |
Religious Symbolism in Limbu DeathByViolence | 25 |
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