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Death rites and rightsDeath rites and rights

Death rites and rights

Belinda Brooks-Gordon

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The essays in this collection tackle the diverse ways in which death is now experienced in modern society, in the process answering a wide variety of questions, including how is death defined by law? Do the dead have legal rights? What compensation exists for death and how is death valued?

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OL Work ID
OL16968932W

Subjects

DeathDead bodies (Law)Religious aspectsBurial lawsPublic opinionDeath, religious aspectsFuneral rites and ceremoniesMedical law & legislationProfessional, career & trade -> law -> medical lawTrMngRight to dieCongressesAttitude to DeathEuthanasiaFuneral RitesLaw and legislation

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