Australian ways of death: a social and cultural history, 1840-1918

Review "This fully documented study look at every conceivable aspect of death and dying in Australia... Excellent scholarship. Highly recommended."--Choice Product Description This book examines where and how people have died in Australia; how they have been buried, mourned, and commemorated; and how social and regional factors have influenced mortality rates and people's consciousness of death and loss. About the Author Patricia Jalland is at ANU.