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Death and the Afterlife: A Cultural Encyclopedia

Death and the Afterlife: A Cultural Encyclopedia
By Richard P. Taylor

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This encyclopaedia examines the origin, evolution and practice of world cultures with regard to death and belief in afterlife. It explores such topics as ancient Egyptian tombs, modern Chinese festivals, Native American rituals and Celtic fairy mounds.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #2330750 in Books
  • Published on: 2001-02
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Library Binding
  • 438 pages

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"Strongly recommended for undergraduate collections and for public libraries supporting diverse cultural communities."

About the Author
Richard P. Taylor studied comparative religion at Harvard University and the University of California, and is currently teaching religious studies at UC Berkeley.