Cannibal: The History of the People-Eaters - Daniel Korn, Mark Radice & Charlie Hawes

A disturbing examination of cannibalism throughout human history and across cultures. Challenging the idea that people-eating is simply an extraordinary or deviant behaviour, the authors investigate its presence in societies around the world, from ancient archaeological discoveries and historical accounts to modern-day serial killers. The book explores everything from ritualised cannibalism and religious practices to notorious cases involving Jeffrey Dahmer and Issei Sagawa, alongside cannibalism in popular culture, media and pornography. Drawing on archaeological and forensic evidence, historical research and psychological theories, this is a comprehensive exploration of one of humanity's most unsettling taboos.