The Human Skull: A Cultural History
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some minor chipping at edges and corners. Page Condition: Yellowed due to age. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A landmark work in the field of physical anthropology, The Human Skull: A Cultural History presents a sweeping examination of the human cranium through the lens of history, science, and culture. Written by renowned Swedish physician and pathologist Folke Henschen, the book chronicles the skull's significance across civilisations — from prehistoric trepanation and ancient burial rites to its role in art, religion, and scientific classification. Henschen draws on decades of medical expertise to argue that the skull is not merely an anatomical structure but a profound cultural artefact that mirrors humanity's evolving understanding of life, death, and identity. Illustrated with a rich collection of images and accompanied by an authoritative introduction by paleoanthropologist Kenneth P. Oakley, the volume stands as an indispensable reference for readers with an interest in human evolution, medical history, and the archaeology of death.
Author: Folke Henschen
Format: Hardback
Published: 1966, Thames and Hudson
Genre: Anthropology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some minor chipping at edges and corners. Page Condition: Yellowed due to age. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A landmark work in the field of physical anthropology, The Human Skull: A Cultural History presents a sweeping examination of the human cranium through the lens of history, science, and culture. Written by renowned Swedish physician and pathologist Folke Henschen, the book chronicles the skull's significance across civilisations — from prehistoric trepanation and ancient burial rites to its role in art, religion, and scientific classification. Henschen draws on decades of medical expertise to argue that the skull is not merely an anatomical structure but a profound cultural artefact that mirrors humanity's evolving understanding of life, death, and identity. Illustrated with a rich collection of images and accompanied by an authoritative introduction by paleoanthropologist Kenneth P. Oakley, the volume stands as an indispensable reference for readers with an interest in human evolution, medical history, and the archaeology of death.