Having read and enjoyed this fascinating anthropological exploration, I cannot imagine any other field could possibly be as complex or colourful as the range of human attitudes toward death - or jokes about death, relations with ancestors, cannibalism, rebirth or even the approved method of behaving at funerals. In many ways this is an inspiring book that can lead to a questioning of our own attitudes as well as marvelling at the creativity of others.
(Clive Yelf - bwl 31 September 2005 ) |
