Isbn: 9780195022261 - the puritan way of death: a study in religion, culture, and social change (7 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. This is more than a book about Puritans or about death. It is also about family, community, and identity in the modern world. The book is an intelligent and highly original study of 17th-century attitudes toward death, which were profoundly different from those in our own time. Prof. Stannard's object is not merely to understand that period but to provide a perspective on the present. He skillfully combines historical research with important hypotheses concerning social change. The book rests upon a strong command of social science literature and is written with grace and style. Illustrations. "A richly diverse and highly readable book that skillfully combines historical research with important hypothesis concerning social change.".…

Zustand: Good. First Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Zustand: Fair. Signed Copy . Good dust jacket. Former Library book. Signed by author on front endpage. (Christianity, Puritanism, New England).

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

hardcover. Zustand: very good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: very good. Illustrated. xii + 236pp., 8vo, cloth, d.w.; dust wrapper lightly dust soiled. New York: Oxford University Press, 1977. A very good (+) copy in a very good dust wrapper.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.