The Living and the Dead: A Study of the Symbolic Life of Americans is a book written by William Lloyd Warner. It is a study of the cultural and symbolic life of Americans, exploring the ways in which people make meaning of their experiences and the world around them. The book examines various aspects of American culture, including religion, politics, economics, and social relationships, and analyzes the ways in which these cultural symbols are used to create meaning in people's lives. The author draws on extensive fieldwork and interviews with individuals from different regions and social classes to provide a comprehensive understanding of American culture. The Living and the Dead is considered a classic work in the field of sociology and cultural anthropology, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the cultural and symbolic life of Americans.Yankee City Series, Volume 5.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.