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Revenge in the Cultures of Lowland South America
Revenge in the Cultures of Lowland South America
Revenge is a universal human motive that reveals fundamental social structure as do few other aspects of culture. This book describes the social phenomenon of revenge in fourteen tribal societies, comparing its violent manifestations as well as its more idiosyncratic forms. It discusses the origins, manifestations, and consequences of vengeance.
320 pages
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | February 24, 2008 |
| ISBN13 | 9780813031644 |
| Publishers | University Press of Florida |
| Pages | 320 |
| Dimensions | 159 × 240 × 25 mm · 620 g |
| Editor | Beckerman, Stephen |
| Editor | Valentine, Paul |
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