Everett, Holly J., 1968-

Roadside crosses in contemporary memorial culture / by Holly Everett.

1st ed.

Denton : University of North Texas Press, ©2002.

viii, 145 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm

A look at the roadside shrines that are erected to commemorate a highway death or fatal accident, examining how they serve as coping mechanisms, places to grieve, public announcements of loss, and warnings to other motorists.

1574411500 (cloth ; alk. paper)
9781574411508 (cloth ; alk. paper)

Crosses.
Roadside architecture.
Funeral rites and ceremonies.
Death Social aspects.
Crosses Texas Austin Region.
Roadside architecture Texas Austin Region.
Funeral rites and ceremonies Texas Austin Region.
Death Social aspects Texas Austin Region.
Funeral Rites
Constructions des abords de route.
Funérailles Rites et cérémonies.
Mort Aspect social.
funerals.
Manners and customs.
Rouw.
Kruisen.
Wegen.
Austin (Tex.) Social life and customs.
Texas Austin.
Texas Austin Region.

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