Featuring obits
November 18th, 2009
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A prevalent topic throughout our work the last several weeks has regarded the “featured” obit — a story of life, not death. As has been previously highlighted on this blog, The Economist applies this theme in its obituary writing, choosing to focus on the anecdotes, accomplishments and biographical details of great lives lived, as opposed to the aspects of those figures’ demise. Our research and conclusions have led us to believe that this approach is sound, and we believe it wise for publications to incorporate it.