Taking and displaying of human body parts as trophies by amerindians, the
Éditeur :
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN :
9780387483009
Date de publication :
15 mai 2007
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Focuses on the practice of taking and displaying various body parts as trophies in both North and South America. This title examines the evidence and causes of Amerindian trophy taking. It also presents and discusses the topic of human proclivity toward ritual violence.