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Cannibalism is the oldest taboo in the world. But in ancient times it was integral to existence in some societies and viewed as both necessary and socially acceptable. Throughout history there have been instances of humans who, finding themselves in extremis, are forced to eat companions out of sheer desperation in order to survive. Do we reserve judgement in these circumstances, or is this behaviour simply an indication of thebrutality that simmers...
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Desperation, duty and desire - the three primary motives for breaking what is the oldest taboo in the Western world, cannibalism. This book investigates all three and presents startling evidence that will challenge cultural and moral perceptions as never before. It explains how in some societies, 'duty' cannibalism has been integral to existence and viewed as both necessary and socially acceptable. If most people find such a concept difficult to comprehend,...
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Cet ouvrage lève le voile sur les terribles forces qui hantent les profondeurs de l'esprit humain.
Le cannibalisme ! Un terme dont la simple évocation entraîne, chez nous, un frisson de dégoût, un sentiment d'écœurement, tant cette notion nous semble horrible, tant elle nous paraît abjecte… en même temps qu'elle nous fascine.
Sans aucune censure, cependant, ce livre déconcertant traite, avec un luxe inouï de détails et d'anecdotes,...
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