Thanatology, the study of death and dying, includes the study of grief and bereavement, but also explores the social, psychological, and even philosophical implications of mortality, not just the biological processes.
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The "musical saw," a surprisingly melodic instrument, was popularized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often featured in vaudeville acts.
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Reader-response theory emphasizes the reader's active role in creating meaning, arguing that a text's meaning isn't inherent but is constructed through the reader's individual experience and interpretation.
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