Thomas W Laqueur: 2 books
The Work of the Dead
A Cultural History of Mortal Remains
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2015
The Greek philosopher Diogenes said that when he died his body should be tossed over the city walls for beasts to scavenge. Why should he or anyone else care what became of his corpse? In The Work of the Dead, acclaimed cultural historian Thomas Laqueur examines why humanity has universally rejected...
by Michael Ignatieff, Kwame Anthony Appiah, David A. Hollinger
Language: English
Release Date: December 28, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 28, 2011
Michael Ignatieff draws on his extensive experience as a writer and commentator on world affairs to present a penetrating account of the successes, failures, and prospects of the human rights revolution. Since the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, this revolution...