Death, American style : a cultural history of dying in America /

Samuel, Lawrence R.

Death, American style : a cultural history of dying in America / Lawrence R. Samuel. - xxii, 189 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-183) and index.

Much ado about dying -- War department regrets -- Why can't we live forever? -- Living your dying -- The other side -- Design for dying.

9781442222236 (hbk. : alk. paper) 1442222239 (hbk. : alk. paper)

2013002960

016316907 Uk


Death--Social aspects--History.--United States
Death--History.--United States
Death.
Death--Social aspects.


United States.


History.

HQ 1073.5 .U6 / S26 2013