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Death and Dying in America
Fontana, Andrea (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)
Death and Dying in America
Fontana, Andrea (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)
Presents a fresh approach to the topics surrounding the processes and rituals of death and dying in the United States. This book highlights the importance of two key factors in American society which determine who dies and under what circumstances: persistent social inequality and the American consumerist ethic.
220 pages, black & white tables, figures
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | June 19, 2009 |
ISBN13 | 9780745639154 |
Publishers | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
Pages | 220 |
Dimensions | 172 × 244 × 20 mm · 522 g |
Language | English |