Death in East Germany, 1945-1990
Title:
Death in East Germany, 1945-1990
Author:
Schulz, Felix Robin
ISBN:
9781782380139
Publication Information:
New York : Berghahn Books, 2013
Physical Description:
xiv, 232 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Series:
Monographs in German history ; 35
Series Title:
Monographs in German history ;
General Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-228) and index.
Abstract:
As the first historical study of East Germany's sepulchral culture, this book explores the complex cultural responses to death since the Second World War. Topics include the interrelated areas of the organization and municipalization of the undertaking industry; the steps taken towards a socialist cemetery culture such as issues of design...
Subject:
| Funeral rites and ceremonies -- Germany (East) |
| Death--Social aspects -- Germany (East) |
| Sepulchral monuments -- Germany (East) |
Summary:
As the first historical study of East Germany's sepulchral culture, this book explores the complex cultural responses to death since the Second World War. Topics include the interrelated areas of the organization and municipalization of the undertaking industry; the steps taken towards a socialist cemetery culture such as issues of design...