In Cannibalism And The Colonial World An International Team Of Specialists From A Variety Of Disciplines Discusses The Historical And Cultural Significance Of Western Fascination With The Topic Of Cannibalism. Addressing The Image As It Appears In A Series Of Texts--Popular Culture Film Literature Travel Writing And Anthropology--The Essays Range From Classical Times To Contemporary Critical Discourse. This Group Of Literary And Anthropological Scholars Places The Discussion Of Cannibalism In The Context Of Postcolonial And Cultural Studies.