Eat Me: A Natural and Unnatural History of Cannibalism (Wellcome Collection)
by Bill Schutt
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From ancient rituals to modern misconceptions, this provocative exploration examines cannibalism across human and animal species with scientific rigor and historical depth. Zoologist Bill Schutt dismantles persistent myths and stereotypes while tracing how colonialism, religion, and anthropology have shaped our understanding of this taboo practice throughout history. Spanning from prehistoric humans to dinosaurs, the narrative reveals surprising connections between biology, culture, and the ways societies have weaponized cannibalism narratives for political gain. Dark, fascinating, and endlessly curious, this work challenges readers to reconsider what they thought they knew about one of humanity's most controversial behaviors. A groundbreaking investigation that transforms a sensational subject into a window for understanding human civilization itself.
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First Published
2017
Language
eng
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