320 Pages
by
Routledge
320 Pages
by
Routledge
Originally published between 1920-70, The History of Civilization was a landmark in early twentieth century publishing. It was published at a formative time within the social sciences, and during a period of decisive historical discovery. The aim of the general editor, C.K. Ogden, was to summarize the most up to date findings and theories of historians, anthropologists, archaeologists and... Read more
Introduction, Part One Similarities I Origin of Death II Causes of Death III Disposal of the Dead IV Dread of the Spirit V General Attitude toward the Corpse VI Mourning VII Erection of a Hut on the Grave VIII Description of Property IX Purification X The Potent Power of the name XI Feasts XII Life after Death XIII Conclusions Part Two Differences XV Disposal of the Dead XVI Mooring XVII Taboos XIX Totemic Conceptions XX Destruction of Property XXI Life after Death XXII Cult of the Dead XXIII Conclusions Index
Biography
Effie Bendann, Columbia University
