ANTH 3110 - Living with the Dead

Institution:

Pennsylvania Western University

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Course explores cultural responses to death, with particular focus on the corpse and mortuary treatment, which is linked to how the living view the dead, powers the dead hold over the living, and roles the dead may continue to fulfill for the living. Mortuary treatment over time & across cultures will be addressed, as well as influencing factors.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pennwest.edu/

Phone Number:

(724) 938-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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