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Life and Death in Latin American Cities - (Death and Culture) by Christien Klaufus (Hardcover)

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  • The infrastructure of death is an undeniable part of urban life, yet it is often overlooked in the study of cities.
  • About the Author: Christien Klaufus is Senior Lecturer of Geography and Urban Studies in the Centre for Latin American Research and Documentation at the University of Amsterdam.
  • 224 Pages
  • Social Science, Death & Dying
  • Series Name: Death and Culture

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The infrastructure of death is an undeniable part of urban life, yet it is often overlooked in the study of cities.

This book explores the intricate dynamics between the living and the dead in six Latin American cities: Bogotá, Medellín, Lima, Buenos Aires, Quetzaltenango and Cuenca. Drawing on more than a decade of ethnographic research, the author investigates how urban death infrastructures -- such as cemeteries and spaces for the deceased -- are shaped by rapid urbanization, legacies of violence, neoliberal policies and alternative spiritual practices.

With a fresh Global South perspective, this unique contribution will challenge the boundaries of death studies, placing the infrastructure of death at the heart of urban life.



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'An essential and innovative non-Western study, this book offers a compelling examination of urban deathscapes in Latin America, highlighting the relationship between deathcare, culture and urban governance.' Hajar Ghorbani, University of Alberta



About the Author



Christien Klaufus is Senior Lecturer of Geography and Urban Studies in the Centre for Latin American Research and Documentation at the University of Amsterdam.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Death and Culture
Sub-Genre: Death & Dying
Genre: Social Science
Number of Pages: 224
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Format: Hardcover
Author: Christien Klaufus
Language: English
Street Date: November 18, 2025
TCIN: 1002535754
UPC: 9781529245004
Item Number (DPCI): 247-49-8519
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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