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The American way of death / by Jessica Mitford

by Jessica Mitford

This revised study examines American funeral practices, incorporating new research on prepayment schemes and the rise of multinational corporations. It also analyses the failure of federal regulation to enforce consumer protections within the industry.

Accession 29350 ISBN 044902091150 Publisher Fawcett
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