Items related to Death in America (Anniversary Collection)
Synopsis
The subject of death is treated as an aspect of cultural history, which includes the ideas about God, sin, death, and damnation imparted to children in Puritan New England; nineteenth-century America's grim acceptance of, if not relish for, death; consolation literature in the nineteenth century; the "rural cemetery" movement; and death in Mormon and Mexican societies.
Contributors: Philippe Ariès, Ann Douglas, Stanley French, Jack Goody, Patricia Fernández Kelly, Mary Ann Meyers, Lewis O. Saum, David E. Stannard.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
"It opens another world to historical scrutiny."—Journal of American History
"An impressive and refreshingly unpretentious contribution to comparative history."—Reviews in American History
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherUniversity of Pennsylvania Press Anniversary Collection
- Publication date1975
- ISBN 10 0812210840
- ISBN 13 9780812210842
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages176
- EditorStannard David E.
- Rating
Search results for Death in America (Anniversary Collection)
Stock Image
Death in America (Anniversary Collection)
Published by
University of Pennsylvania Press, 1975
ISBN 10: 0812210840
ISBN 13: 9780812210842
Used
paperback
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_425600700
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Death in America
Published by
University of Pennsylvania Press, 1975
ISBN 10: 0812210840
ISBN 13: 9780812210842
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 969361-6
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Death in America
Published by
University of Pennsylvania Press, 1975
ISBN 10: 0812210840
ISBN 13: 9780812210842
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 39171158-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Death in America
Published by
University of Pennsylvania Press, 1975
ISBN 10: 0812210840
ISBN 13: 9780812210842
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 11381473-75
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Death in America (Anniversary Collection)
Published by
University of Pennsylvania Press, 1975
ISBN 10: 0812210840
ISBN 13: 9780812210842
Used
paperback
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_430167831
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Death in America Anniversary C
Published by
University of Penn Press, 1975
ISBN 10: 0812210840
ISBN 13: 9780812210842
Used
Softcover
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers. Seller Inventory # 00073621837
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Death in America
Published by
University of Pennsylvania Press, 1975
ISBN 10: 0812210840
ISBN 13: 9780812210842
Used
Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.45. Seller Inventory # G0812210840I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Death in America
Published by
University of Pennsylvania Press, 1975
ISBN 10: 0812210840
ISBN 13: 9780812210842
Used
Soft cover
Seller: Great Matter Books, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Very Good condition soft cover book. Third Printing, 1977. Shelf wear and slight smudging to covers. Some wear to spine, possibly from sticker removal. Slightest smudging and toning to text block edges. All of our books are individually inspected and described. Never X-library unless specifically described as such. Seller Inventory # 2407-7937
Quantity: 1 available