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Humans, A Monstrous History
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Sarika Davies's *Humans, A Monstrous History* offers a creative nonfiction approach to exploring the concept of monstrosity throughout history.
The book delves into the ways in which societies have defined and categorized what constitutes 'human,' often in relation to those deemed 'other' or 'monstrous.
' Davies examines how these definitions have shifted across cultures and time periods, highlighting the fluidity and subjectivity of such classifications.
The book draws on extensive scholarly research to provide a nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between humanity and monstrosity.
It challenges readers to reconsider their own assumptions about what it means to be human.
The book delves into the ways in which societies have defined and categorized what constitutes 'human,' often in relation to those deemed 'other' or 'monstrous.
' Davies examines how these definitions have shifted across cultures and time periods, highlighting the fluidity and subjectivity of such classifications.
The book draws on extensive scholarly research to provide a nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between humanity and monstrosity.
It challenges readers to reconsider their own assumptions about what it means to be human.
