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University Press of Florida The Bioarchaeology of the Human Head: Decapitation, Decoration and Deformation (Bioarchaeological Interpretations of the Human Past: Local Regional and Global Perspectives)

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Review "A welcome addition to the growing literature seeking to bring together symbolic and scientific studies of the human body."--Journal of Anthropological Research Product Description Building on the notion that human remains provide a window into the past, especially regarding identity, the contributors to this volume reflect on intentional and ritualized practices of manipulating the human head within ancient societies. These essays explore the human head’s symbolic role in political, social, economic, and religious ritual over the centuries. By focusing on the various ways in which the head was treated at the time of death, as well as before and following, scholars uncover the significant social meaning of such treatment. This illuminating collection highlights biological and cultural manipulations of human heads, ultimately revealing whose skulls and heads were collected and why, whether as ancestors or enemies, as insiders or outsiders, as males, females, or children. Featuring a wealth of case studies from scholars across the globe, this volume emphasizes social identity and the use of the body in ritual, making it particularly helpful to all those interested in the cross-cultural handling of skulls and heads. About the Author Michelle Bonogofsky is visiting scholar at the Archaeological Research Facility, University of California, Berkeley, USA.

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Brand: University Press of Florida
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 0813035562
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Ancient History & Civilisation
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 15 May 2011
Listed Since: 01 October 2010

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