The Taking and Displaying of Human Body Parts as Trophies by Amerindians

The Taking and Displaying of Human Body Parts as Trophies by Amerindians
ISBN-10
0387483039
ISBN-13
9780387483030
Category
Social Science
Pages
680
Language
English
Published
2007-08-21
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Authors
David H. Dye, Richard J. Chacon

Description

This edited volume mainly focuses on the practice of taking and displaying various body parts as trophies in both North and South America. The editors and contributors (which include Native Peoples from both continents) examine the evidence and causes of Amerindian trophy taking. Additionally, they present objectively and discuss dispassionately the topic of human proclivity toward ritual violence. This book fills the gap in literature on this subject.

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