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Sacrifice and Violence
SKU: 9781009537490
₹995.00
Explore the profound connection between sacrifice and violence in this essential anthropological study. Delving into the rituals of Nepal, the book reveals how public, orchestrated violence rejuvenates cosmic, political, and social orders, serving as a model for legitimate power. It also uncovers sacrifice’s oxymoronic nature, exposing societal tensions and fault lines. Discover intricate royal ceremonies, their contestations, and the evolution of legitimacy through extreme forms. A must-read for students and scholars of anthropology, sociology, and South Asian studies keen to understand the deep dynamics of ritual and power.
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