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Character Heads: On Hawk Noses and Chubby Cheeks (Hardcover) Loot Price: R684
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Character Heads: On Hawk Noses and Chubby Cheeks (Hardcover): Bert Sliggers, Piet de Rooij, Linda Roodenburg

Character Heads: On Hawk Noses and Chubby Cheeks (Hardcover)

Bert Sliggers, Piet de Rooij, Linda Roodenburg

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Prejudices and stereotypes are as ancient as mankind. Why do we think we can deduce someone's characteristics by their appearance? This book is based on the contested theory of Italian doctor Lombroso on the heredity of criminality. Lombroso stated that criminal behaviour is a part of human nature. He wanted to prove some forms of criminality are hereditary. Facial features, corporal constitution...as a basis to stigmatise people. But how do we deal with appearance these days, in a multicultural society? Do we still presume 'other' features are 'suspicious'? Is there such a thing as a 'born criminal'? This book also pays attention to phenomena such as physical anthropology, craniometry and phrenology.

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Imprint: Lannoo Publishers
Country of origin: Belgium
Release date: May 2015
Authors: Bert Sliggers • Piet de Rooij • Linda Roodenburg
Dimensions: 260 x 210 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 978-9401421874
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Equal opportunities
Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Human biology & related topics > Biological anthropology > General
LSN: 9401421870
Barcode: 9789401421874

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