Nature's Embrace: Japan's Aging Urbanites and New Death Rites 9780824860882

Based on extensive fieldwork, Nature’s Embrace reveals the emerging pluralization of death rites in postindustrial Japan

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Nature's Embrace: Japan's Aging Urbanites and New Death Rites
 9780824860882

Table of contents :
Contents
Preface
Introduction
1. The Actors
2. Historical Perspectives
3. The Grave-Free Promotion Society
4. Scattering Ceremonies
5. Ash Scattering and Family Relations
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Author

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