Death and Dying in Central Appalachia: Changing Attitudes and PracticesUniversity of Illinois Press, 1994 - 247 pages In Death and Dying in Central Appalachia, James Crissman explores cultural traits related to death and dying in the Appalachian sections of Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, and West Virginia, showing how they have changed since the 1600's. Relying on archival materials, almost forty photographs, and interviews with more than 400 mountain dwellers, Crissman focuses on the importance of familism and 'neighborliness' in mountain society. |
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... less deadly . Better machinery and an emphasis on safety have curbed accidents in many industries . New child labor laws and requirements of safety devices have been instru- mental in saving lives in factories . Particularly significant ...
... less deadly . Better machinery and an emphasis on safety have curbed accidents in many industries . New child labor laws and requirements of safety devices have been instru- mental in saving lives in factories . Particularly significant ...
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... less emotional . This is due at least in part to the changing fo- cus of ministers . As members of the clergy have become more for- mally trained , their services have tended to be shorter and less emo- tional . Instead of singling out ...
... less emotional . This is due at least in part to the changing fo- cus of ministers . As members of the clergy have become more for- mally trained , their services have tended to be shorter and less emo- tional . Instead of singling out ...
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... less crucial . Honoring the dead will become less important and take less time . Most likely , the wake or visitation will remain short and change very little in structure . Funerals are already short , but they will probably become ...
... less crucial . Honoring the dead will become less important and take less time . Most likely , the wake or visitation will remain short and change very little in structure . Funerals are already short , but they will probably become ...
Contents
Familism Neighborliness and the Death Watch | 9 |
Preparation of the Body | 22 |
Burial Receptacles and Grave Digging | 42 |
Copyright | |
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