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Podcast: New Books in Anthropology
Episode: Consumed: The Myth and Reality of Cannibalism
Description: Cannibalism has been used for centuries to define the lowest form of humanity, but the story isn't as straightforward as it may seem. Turns out, there may be a logic - or even a love - to eating people.Guests
Emily Anderson, Curator of “Cannibalism: Myth & Reality”
Bill Schutt, Author of Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History
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