Search Results: funeral customs the world over by habenstein robert w

This is an interesting and thorough study of funeral customs in many different cultures.

Milwaukee, WI, U.S.A.: Bulfin Printers, Inc. , 1994. Minor edge and corner wear; no dj; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are gently bumped and rubbed; gently shelf worn; ex-library with the usual library markings; overall a nice used copy! Blue cloth with white lettering on the spine. 834 informative and historical pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "The authors, Habenstein and Lamers, wrote in the original Preface that the intent of the book is to present a variety of profiles of funeral customs and procedures drawn from cultures, peoples, and nationality groups the world over. Inasmuch as such groupings number well into the thousands, no attempt was made to provide a comprehensive, encyclopedic account of funerary behavior as it is found everywhere among all human groups.........." ------ from the Preface (Intent of Customs).. Fourth Edition. Blue Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.

Milwaukee: Bulfin Printers, 1994. Paperback. Very good plus condition with text clean and binding sound. 834pp., illus. Fourth edition, revised.

Milwaukee: Bulfin Printers, 1963. Hardcover. Very good plus condition with text clean & binding tight / price clipped, chipped & soiled dust jacket. Second edition. 854pp.