Meier, Allison C.
Grave (Object Lessons)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781501383656
- author:
- Meier, Allison C.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 168
- Dimensions:
- 16.2 x 12 x 1.6 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Death & Dying,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Grave by Allison C. Meier explores the changing nature of burial sites over time and their ongoing transformations. As a cemetery tour guide, Meier has gained insight into the often-overlooked world of graves, revealing that they are not always subtle or permanent markers of death. The practice of burial is evolving, with cremation, green burial, and human composting becoming increasingly popular alternatives to traditional burials. Meier examines these new practices and their implications for existing spaces of death, investigating what the future holds for graveyards and how they can be repurposed for community life. Published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic, Grave offers a unique perspective on the hidden lives of ordinary things - in this case, the humble grave.
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