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Renato Rosaldo's Ilongot Headhunting, 1883-1974: A Study in Society and History offers a groundbreaking analysis of headhunting practices among the Ilongot people of the Philippines. Moving beyond simplistic interpretations of headhunting as savage or irrational, Rosaldo situates the practice within the broader context of Ilongot society, culture, and history. He explores the complex interplay of social structures, emotional experiences, and cultural meanings that shaped headhunting rituals. The book examines how headhunting related to grief, rage, and the Ilongot concept of "liget," a powerful emotion encompassing anger, grief, and a desire for revenge. Rosaldo's work also analyzes the impact of colonialism, Christianity, and the American presence on Ilongot headhunting, demonstrating how these external forces transformed and ultimately led to the cessation of the practice. Through meticulous ethnographic research and insightful analysis, Rosaldo challenges conventional anthropological understandings of violence and ritual, offering a nuanced and historically grounded perspective on Ilongot headhunting.

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