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OverviewCemeteries are open cultural texts, available to be read and appreciated by anyone who takes the time to learn their special language. Ethnicity and the American Cemetery explores the manner in which ethnic groups in America have made their cemeteries a most eloquent voice for the expression of values and worldviews. Contributors examine the material objects found within the cemeteries, as well as the customary practices bound to them. Contributors are from the fields of folklore, cultural history, historical archaeology, landscape architecture, and philosophy. Heavily illustrated, the volume also features an extensive annotated bibliography. Full Product DetailsAuthor: R.E. MeyerPublisher: The Popular Press Imprint: The Popular Press Edition: Annotated edition Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.80cm Weight: 0.456kg ISBN: 9780879726003ISBN 10: 0879726008 Pages: 239 Publication Date: 31 January 1993 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Undergraduate , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of print, replaced by POD We will order this item for you from a manufatured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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