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Seoul's deathscapes: incorporating tradition into modern time-space.

Authors :
Teather, Elizabeth K.
Rii, Hae Un
Kim, Eun Hye
Source :
Environment & Planning A; Aug2001, Vol. 33 Issue 8, p1489, 18p, 8 Black and White Photographs, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Presents a study on the annual rites observed by Koreans in their family graveyards. Launch of the Korean National Council for Cremation Promotion in 1998; Contemporary context for traditional practices in South Korea; Issues of status and identity in South Korea coded in deathscape.

Subjects

Subjects :
CEMETERIES
INTERMENT

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0308518X
Volume :
33
Issue :
8
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Environment & Planning A
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5267927
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1068/a3455