Book review: Isabel Bredenbröker. Rest in Plastic Death, Time and Synthetic Materials in a Ghanaian Ewe Community. New York-Oxford: Berghahn Books. 2024, 322 pp. Hard back ISBN 978-1-80539-503-4

Abstract

Isabel Bredenbröker's exploration of funerary practices in Peki, a town in Ghana's Volta Region, offers a profound and nuanced dissection of the interplay between death, community, and the material world. Her book is structured into three distinct parts, each unraveling the intricate dynamics of funerals as socially significant events that are not merely about mourning but are deeply intertwined with local politics, history, and materiality. This review will examine the strengths and weaknesses of the book, underscore significant chapters, and identify areas deserving further exploration.