Beschreibung:
Studying a wide range of archaeological data, and exploring issues such as sexual body, mind/body dualism, body modification, and magical practices, the book offers a new look at the Ancient Egyptian and Mayan understanding of embodiment.
1. Introduction 2. Terminologies 3. Materialities 4. Anti-Cartesianism 5. Hybrids 6. Phallic Culture 7. Subject to Object 8. Shadows