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Routledge - The Obituary as Collective Memory Sociology Book

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Explore the profound connection between death and social history with The Obituary as Collective Memory. Published by Routledge as part of the Routledge Advances in Sociology series, this text represents the first serious academic study dedicated to the analysis of obituaries. Author Bridget Fowler examines how societies remember individuals and groups through the lens of obituary writing. By applying the theories of Pierre Bourdieu, Fowler provides a deep look at how these notices act as a significant component of a society's collective memory. This scholarly work offers a fresh perspective on how public records shape our understanding of the past and present. This book is an essential addition for any sociology scholar or researcher interested in social memory and cultural studies. It provides a foundational academic framework for understanding the role of death notices in the broader social structure. Whether for classroom study or independent research, this volume serves as a primary resource for those studying the sociological impact of remembrance.

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Provides the first serious academic study focused specifically on the role of obituaries in society.

Utilizes the sociological theories of Pierre Bourdieu to analyze how societies maintain collective memory.

Offers a deep academic investigation into how obituary writing functions as a social component.

Part of the Routledge Advances in Sociology series, ensuring high academic standards for researchers.

Serves as a foundational text for serious sociology scholars and students of social sciences.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415364930
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 27 June 2007
Listed Since: 12 January 2007

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