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Narratives of sorrow and dignity : Japanese women, pregnancy loss, and modern rituals of grieving / Bardwell L. Smith.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Smith, Bardwell L., 1925-2022.
- Series:
- Oxford Ritual Studies
- Oxford ritual studies
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Fetal propitiatory rites--Buddhism.
- Fetal propitiatory rites.
- Fetal propitiatory rites--Japan.
- Abortion--Religious aspects--Buddhism.
- Abortion.
- Buddhist women--Religious life--Japan.
- Buddhist women.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (431 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2013.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Here, Bardwell L. Smith offers a fresh perspective on mizuko kuyo, the Japanese ceremony performed to bring solace to those who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion.
- Contents:
- 4. Economic Development and Temple Economics in JapanNotes; Note on Transliteration; Glossary of Terms; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; W; Y; Z; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 0-19-994215-3
- 0-19-994214-5
- OCLC:
- 844235231
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