Rest in Peace
Gary Laderman
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Rest in Peace
Published
January 28, 2005
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Pages
320
ISBN-13
9780195183559
ISBN-10
019518355X
Description
"In Rest in Peace, Gary Laderman traces the origins of American funeral rituals, from the evolution of embalming techniques during and after the Civil War and the shift from home funerals to funeral homes at the turn of the century to the increasing subordination of priests, ministers, and other religious figures to the funeral director throughout the twentieth century. In doing so he shows that far from manipulating vulnerable mourners, as Jessica Mitford claimed in her best-selling The American Way of Death (1963), funeral directors are highly respected figures whose services reflect the community's deepest needs and wishes. Indeed, Laderman shows that funeral directors generally give the people what they want when it is time to bury our dead. He reveals, for example, that the open casket, often criticized as barbaric, provides a deeply meaningful moment for friends and family who must say goodbye to their loved one. But he also shows how the dead often come back to life in the popular imagination to disturb the peace of the living."--Jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Rest in Peace?
This edition of Rest in Peace has approximately 320 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Rest in Peace?
For most readers, Rest in Peace typically takes between 6h 40m and 4h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,000 words
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What is the word count of Rest in Peace?
The estimated word count for Rest in Peace is approximately 80,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Rest in Peace?
Rest in Peace was written by Gary Laderman.
When was Rest in Peace published?
The publication date for this specific edition is January 28, 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.