Invisible population : the place of the dead in East Asian megacities / [edited by] Natacha Aveline-Dubach.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Aveline-Dubach, Natacha.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Funeral rites and ceremonies--East Asia--History--20th century.

Funeral rites and ceremonies.

Funeral rites and ceremonies--East Asia--History--21st century.

Death care industry--Social aspects--East Asia--History--20th century.

Death care industry.

Death care industry--Social aspects--East Asia--History--21st century.

City and town life--East Asia--History--20th century.

City and town life.

City and town life--East Asia--History--21st century.

History.

Social aspects.

East Asia.

Physical Description:

xiii, 223 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Lexington Books, [2012]

Summary:

"Provides new information on funerary practices in East Asia's largest cities in which spatial constraints and the secularization of lifestyles are driving innovation. It reveals common trends in Japan, China and Korea, and addresses emerging challenges such as urban sustainability and growing social inequities."--Publisher's description.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9780739171448

0739171445

9780739171455

0739171453

OCLC:

773671805