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Routledge - The Age of Spectacular Death - Sociology Book

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Explore how contemporary society engages with death in this academic study from Routledge. Moving past traditional theories of death denial and the death taboo, this book examines how we now 'do' death in a modern context. This work introduces the concept of 'spectacular death' to explain our current approach to dying. It examines the mediatisation of death and how it is presented through various media. Readers will learn about the commercialisation of death, where it becomes a marketable commodity used to sell products, drive artistic expression, or spark curiosity. By looking at the re-ritualisation of death, this book provides a deep look into the social and cultural shifts occurring in the modern age. It is an essential resource for those studying the sociology and anthropology of death and dying in a media-saturated world.

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Examines the concept of 'spectacular death' as a defining characteristic of how modern society approaches the end of life.

Analyzes the mediatisation of death and how dying is presented and experienced through modern media channels.

Investigates the commercialisation of death and its role as a marketable commodity used in products and art.

Explores the re-ritualisation of death and how social practices around dying are changing in contemporary culture.

Moves beyond classic studies of death denial to provide a fresh perspective on how we actively engage with death today.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
09 September 2020
Listed Since
24 March 2020

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