About the book
This book, based on extensive original research, explores the various ways in which Japanese people think about death and how they approach the process of dying and death. It shows how new forms of funeral ceremonies have been developed by the funeral industry, how traditional grave burial is being replaced in some cases by the scattering of ashes and forest mortuary ritual, and how Japanese thinking on relationships, the value of life, and the afterlife are changing. Throughout, it assesses how these changes reflect changing social structures and social values.
Editions of Death and Dying in Contemporary Japan
- EBook
- ISBN 9781136213656
- PDF
- ISBN 9781136213663
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This book, based on extensive original research, explores the various ways in which Japanese people think about death and how they approach the process of dying and death. It shows how new forms of funeral ceremonies have been developed by the funeral industry, how traditional grave burial is being replaced in some cases by the scattering of ashes and forest mortuary ritual, and how Japanese thinking on relationships, the value of life, and the afterlife are changing. Throughout, it assesses how these changes reflect changing social structures and social values.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Death and Dying in Contemporary Japan about?
This book, based on extensive original research, explores the various ways in which Japanese people think about death and how they approach the process of dying and death. It shows how new forms of funeral ceremonies have been developed by the funeral industry, how traditional grave burial is being replaced in some cases by the scattering of ashes and forest mortuary ritual, and how Japanese thinking on relationships, the value of life, and the afterlife are changing. Throughout, it assesses how these changes reflect changing social structures and social values.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Death and Dying in Contemporary Japan?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general
Where can I read a sample of Death and Dying in Contemporary Japan?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781136213656
Is Death and Dying in Contemporary Japan part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Japan Anthropology Workshop Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Death and Dying in Contemporary Japan?
Hikaru Suzuki
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Death and Dying in Contemporary Japan is available as ebook(ISBN 9781136213656) and pdf(ISBN 9781136213663)