Race differences in acceptance of cremation: religion, Durkheim, and death in the African American community
Research has demonstrated race differences in the acceptance and occurrence of cremation (International Cemetery and Funeral Association [ICFA], 2005). However, there has not been an attempt to explain these differences sociologically. Two phases of research were conducted to investigate race differ...
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Format: | Electronic/Print Article |
Language: | English |
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Sage
2015
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In: |
Social compass
Year: 2015, Volume: 62, Issue: 1, Pages: 22-42 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Durkheim, Émile 1858-1917
/ The Americas
/ Blacks
/ Cremation
/ Funeral rite
/ Cult of the dead
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RelBib Classification: | KBQ North America RC Liturgy |
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