I want to read a book that explores odd/extreme cultural norms across time and location - like variations in coming of age, death, and marriage rituals, gender norms, war norms, labor norms. Any recommendations for something that's well researched and avoids sensationalism?
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Broad span! But I’m pretty into Nordic rituals right now. I’d start with elder rituals like Ättestupa then fall into an internet worm hole from there
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🤔 Marvin Harris’ Cows, Pigs Wars and Witches comes to mind
Sarah Blaffer Hrdy might be someone to look into too
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This, my all time favorite, he doesn't use much euphemism to describe what he has to say
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Yes it's def up my alley, I'm also looking for things slightly more general and non us-centric
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