Spontaneous Shrines and the Public Memorialization of Death (Hardcover, 2006 ed.)

Spontaneous shrines have emerged, both in the United States and internationally, as a way to mourn those who have died a sudden or shocking death, and to acknowledge the circumstances of the deaths. The contributors to "Spontaneous Shrines and the Public Memorialization of Death "address events such as the Texas A&M bonfire collapse, the Pentagon and New York City after 9-11, roadside crosses, a memorial wall in Philadelphia, and the use of Day of the Dead altars to bring attention to deceased undocumented immigrants. The first comprehensive work to examine and theorize the phenomenon as a whole, this book explores the origins, types, uses, and meanings of these shrines.""

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2006
First published:	2006
Authors:	J. Santino
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	358
Edition:	2006 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-4039-6888-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Public buildings: civic, commercial, industrial, etc > Memorials, monuments Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology
LSN:	1-4039-6888-8
Barcode:	9781403968883

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