McCorkle, William W., 1969-

Ritualizing the disposal of the deceased from corpse to concept / [electronic resource] : William W. McCorkle, Jr. - New York : Peter Lang, c2010. - xvi, 182 p. : ill., maps. - Toronto studies in religion, v. 30 8756-7385 ; . - Toronto studies in religion ; v. 30. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. 1. The culture of death -- pt. 2. Buddhalogical incorrectness -- pt. 3. Mental culture -- pt. 4. From corpse to concept.


Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
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2013.
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Funeral rites and ceremonies.
Mourning customs.
Human body--Social aspects.
Human body--Symbolic aspects.
Anthropology of religion.
Religion and culture.


Electronic books.

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