Nature's Embrace: Japan's Aging Urbanites and New Death Rites 9780824860882
Based on extensive fieldwork, Nature’s Embrace reveals the emerging pluralization of death rites in postindustrial Japan
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English Pages 240 [232] Year 2010
Table of contents :
Contents
Preface
Introduction
1. The Actors
2. Historical Perspectives
3. The Grave-Free Promotion Society
4. Scattering Ceremonies
5. Ash Scattering and Family Relations
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
Contents
Preface
Introduction
1. The Actors
2. Historical Perspectives
3. The Grave-Free Promotion Society
4. Scattering Ceremonies
5. Ash Scattering and Family Relations
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
- Author / Uploaded
- Satsuki Kawano
