Justice christopher (311 résultats)

Paperback. Etat : Fair. Exploring the Hindu concepts of good and bad deaths, this rich ethnography follows pilgrims who choose to travel to the holy city of Kashi to die.Dying the Good Death is a unique ethnography, the first to focus on the experiences of dying at the end of the life cycle. In a region of northern India, some people at the end of their lives leave their villages and travel to the Hindu holy city of Kashi to die. These pilgrims expect that by dying in Kashi they will obtain the spiritual reward of moksha-liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth.Based on fieldwork conducted in Kashi's hospices or "mansions of liberation," Christopher Justice introduces us to a number of dying individuals and their families, providing rich and evocative descriptions of their remarkable experiences. The social contexts of these experiences are explored through descriptions of the families who provide care and the priests who chant the name of God twenty-four hours a day. The book also has clear implications for the potential ways in which we may choose to face the ends of our lives.…

Etat : Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Etat : Fair. Exploring the Hindu concepts of good and bad deaths, this rich ethnography follows pilgrims who choose to travel to the holy city of Kashi to die.Dying the Good Death is a unique ethnography, the first to focus on the experiences of dying at the end of the life cycle. In a region of northern India, some people at the end of their lives leave their villages and travel to the Hindu holy city of Kashi to die. These pilgrims expect that by dying in Kashi they will obtain the spiritual reward of moksha-liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth.Based on fieldwork conducted in Kashi's hospices or "mansions of liberation," Christopher Justice introduces us to a number of dying individuals and their families, providing rich and evocative descriptions of their remarkable experiences. The social contexts of these experiences are explored through descriptions of the families who provide care and the priests who chant the name of God twenty-four hours a day. The book also has clear implications for the potential ways in which we may choose to face the ends of our lives.…

paperback. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

paperback. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Tight and clean. NOT ex-library. Spine uncreased. Minor shelfwear. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Paperback. Etat : Fine. [1st printing] 2010. Cover art by Richard Clark. Trade Paperback. Includes "Countdown to Midnight" by Christopher Mills; "Captain Midnight at Ultima Thule" by Win Scott Eckert; "The Black Dragon" by Mark Justice; "Shipwreck in the Sky" by Robert T. Jeschonek; "Death Master of the Secret Island" by Trina Robbins; "Wind & Rain" by Tim Lasiuta; "Cushy Job" by P. C. Hamerlinck; "Captain Midnight Meets Airboy" by Chuck Dixon; "Fantastic Island" by Robert Greenberger; "The Dark of Midnight" by Stephen Mertz; "Witch of the Waning Moon" by Howard Hopkins; "A Mission in Time" by James J. Nance; "Contributors Flight Plan". Book.…

Etat : very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Etat : New.

Paperback. Etat : New.

Etat : New.

Library Binding. Etat : Good.

paperback. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Etat : New.

Etat : New. pp. xxii + 268 Figures Maps.

Etat : New. pp. xxii + 268, Maps, Index 1st Indian Edition.

paperback. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Etat : New. pp. xxii + 268 Acknowledgements.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. In our warehouse. Woods, Pete (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : Good. Woods, Pete (illustrateur).

Paperback. Etat : Good. Woods, Pete (illustrateur).

No Binding. Etat : Very Good. A VG or better original release 11 x 14 lobby card. Poster.

Etat : Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:9780791432624. …

Hardcover. Etat : New. ISBN:9788170305576 N.A.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Etat : Fine. Softcover, 101 pgs. Anthology of poetry influenced by Cesar Vallejo. Edited by Christopher Buckley. Poet David Wojahn's contributor copy, with typed and handwritten letter to Wojahn from Buckley laid in. Fine.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Exploring the Hindu concepts of good and bad deaths, this rich ethnography follows pilgrims who choose to travel to the holy city of Kashi to die.Dying the Good Death is a unique ethnography, the first to focus on the experiences of dying at the end of the life cycle. In a region of northern India, some people at the end of their lives leave their villages and travel to the Hindu holy city of Kashi to die. These pilgrims expect that by dying in Kashi they will obtain the spiritual reward of moksha-liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth.Based on fieldwork conducted in Kashi's hospices or "mansions of liberation," Christopher Justice introduces us to a number of dying individuals and their families, providing rich and evocative descriptions of their remarkable experiences. The social contexts of these experiences are explored through descriptions of the families who provide care and the priests who chant the name of God twenty-four hours a day. The book also has clear implications for the potential ways in which we may choose to face the ends of our lives.…

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. No Dust Jacket. A bright, clean copy. ; 9.10 X 6.10 X 0.40 inches; 238 pages.