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Spaces of the Dead

by Scottie Perry, Kevin YL Tan, Hui Yew-Foong
Spaces of the Dead
Spaces of the Dead

Revealing the unseen in architecture and mortality.

If you've ever wondered about the spaces we designate for the dead and the architecture surrounding it, this book will intrigue you. It's a thoughtful exploration that intersects with philosophy, design, and cultural studies. The unique perspective offered might change how you perceive both mortality and the built environment.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Spaces of the Dead

by Scottie Perry, Kevin YL Tan, Hui Yew-Foong
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ISBN: 9789810883911
Authors: Scottie Perry, Kevin YL Tan, Hui Yew-Foong
Publisher: Ethos Books and Singapore Heritage Society
Date of Publication: 2011-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Sociology
Related Topics: History, Social Issues
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 2 readers)

Description

Seen primarily as final resting places, cemeteries are increasingly under threat from urban redevelopment in land-scarce Singapore. Regarded as ‘excess space’ by state planners, and as ‘taboo places’ by the local populace, the rich historical and cultural heritage of our cemeteries have remained largely unappreciated and hidden. Today, there are about less than a dozen cemeteries left in Singapore. With the recent exhumation of major cemeteries like Bidadari Cemetery and Kong How Shua Cemetery, concerns have been raised about the status of cemeteries in Singapore. Spaces of the Dead: A Case from the Living brings together various authors concerned with the need for conservation of cemeteries in Singapore. This book showcases cemeteries as spaces of historical, architectural and social merit through the writings and photo-journals of the authors. We hope it will serve as an initial step in generating greater interest in and awareness of Singapore’s cemeteries.
 

Revealing the unseen in architecture and mortality.

If you've ever wondered about the spaces we designate for the dead and the architecture surrounding it, this book will intrigue you. It's a thoughtful exploration that intersects with philosophy, design, and cultural studies. The unique perspective offered might change how you perceive both mortality and the built environment.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.