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Focusing on the phenomenon of trophy-taking in contemporary military forces, this book examines its historical roots over the past two centuries. It highlights the connections between this misconduct, colonialism, scientific collecting, and racial concepts, revealing how such practices reflect and perpetuate violent power dynamics among groups. By exploring these themes, the author sheds light on a largely overlooked aspect of military culture and its implications for understanding warfare and societal violence.
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Dark Trophies, Simon Harrison
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- Title
- Dark Trophies
- Subtitle
- Hunting and the Enemy Body in Modern War
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Simon Harrison
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Publisher
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 244
- ISBN13
- 9781782385202
- Category
- Military
- Description
- Focusing on the phenomenon of trophy-taking in contemporary military forces, this book examines its historical roots over the past two centuries. It highlights the connections between this misconduct, colonialism, scientific collecting, and racial concepts, revealing how such practices reflect and perpetuate violent power dynamics among groups. By exploring these themes, the author sheds light on a largely overlooked aspect of military culture and its implications for understanding warfare and societal violence.