Representations of Death by Mary Bradbury

Representations of Death by Mary Bradbury

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Drawing upon a rare and highly original ethnography of mortuary practices in the 1990s, this is an intriguing book which takes the reader through the medical, bureaucratic, commercial and ritual aspects of death today.

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Representations of Death by Mary Bradbury

Drawing upon a rare and highly original ethnography of contemporary mortuary practices, Representations of Death takes the reader through the medical, bureaucratic, commercial and ritual aspects of death Going behind the scenes at hospitals, funeral parlours, crematoria and cemeteries, as well as holding poignant, in-depth interviews with bereaved women, Bradbury has been able to illuminate the very different perspectives of the deathwork professional and the grieving relative. Illustrated with stunning photographs, this fascinating book makes a significant contribution to the growing literature in death studies.
Mary Bradbury is a researcher and freelance lecturer. She is currently training at the Institute of Psycho-analysis, London.
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ISBN 13 9780415150224
ISBN 10 0415150221
Title Representations of Death
Author Mary Bradbury
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1999-10-21
Number of pages 252
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.