Curious Coffins and Riveting Rituals: Death Practices Around the World

By:

Sign Up Now! Already a Member? Log In
You must be logged into Bookshare to access this title. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles.

Synopsis
Discover the world’s most fascinating death and funeral traditions in this illustrated modern-day memento mori.Embark on a whirlwind tour of burial, preservation, and memorial practices and landmarks from across the globe and throughout history, ranging from the customs of our ancestors to contemporary practices. In these vibrantly illustrated pages, you can explore how humans from time immemorial have honored and remembered the dead, including:Mummification in ancient EgyptPost-mortem photography in Victorian EnglandOpen-pyre cremations in IndiaGhana’s fantasy coffinsThe Japanese ritual of kotsuage (“the gathering of the bones”)And much moreAuthor-illustrator YY Liak tackles the thorny theme of death with a deep compassion for the universal experiences of loss and grief and an intrepid interest in the unique mortuary practices that have arisen across continents, cultures, and millennia. Her colorful, modern illustrations bring to life a whole spectrum of human beliefs about death and dying.EXISTENTIAL AND ENDLESSLY ENTERTAINING: Whether you’re casually curious about what happens to our bodies after we die or intimately experienced with death and its attendant customs, appreciating the rituals of others can help you develop and deepen your own.MARVELOUSLY MACABRE, TREMENDOUSLY THOUGHTFUL: Dynamic, full-color artwork accompanies informative and intriguing text, rendering everything in energetic detail—from a step-by-step breakdown of the embalming process to detailed diagrams of ancestral altars around the world.A GIFT FOR CURIOUS MINDS: This intriguing volume makes an excellent present for sociology lovers and morbidly curious readers. It’s a perfect fit for anyone who enjoys an accessible, illustrated take on history and anthropology and can also be shared with younger readers to kickstart important discussions about death and dying.Perfect for:Science buffs and history loversAdults and teens interested in death and funeral traditionsAnyone curious about different cultures' beliefs about death and mortalityReaders seeking resources that demystify and destigmatize death and dyingFans of popular science and sociology authors like Caitlin Doughty, Mary Roach, and Sue Black
Copyright:
2025

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
192 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781797231143
Related ISBNs:
9781797230047
Publisher:
Chronicle Books LLC
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
YY Liak.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Social Studies
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

Reviews

No Rating Yet