Good Enough to Eat: The Anthropology of Cannibalism

Wed Oct 22 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

214 Adams Street, Jefferson City, MO, United States, Missouri 65101 | Jefferson City

Lincoln-MRRL Lecture Series
Publisher/HostLincoln-MRRL Lecture Series
Good Enough to Eat: The Anthropology of Cannibalism
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You are invited to the upcoming LU-MRRL Lecture Series event, "Good Enough to Eat: The Anthropology of Cannibalism" This event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22 from 6:30-8 pm at the Art Gallery, Missouri River Regional Library (214 Adams Street, Jefferson City). This talk will feature Dr. Christine E. Boston, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Sociology. The talk description is below:
Despite being a universal taboo, cannibalism remains a simultaneously fascinating and revolting topic, penetrating imaginations and popular culture to this day. In this presentation, Dr. Christine Elisabeth Boston, associate professor of anthropology and sociology, will address the linguistic origins, history, cultural beliefs, and biological consequences of cannibalism among humans across time and space.
For more information please visit the MRRL website: https://www.mrrl.org/event/adult-program-tba-46467

All lecture series events are free and open to the public. Parking is also free, and it is available adjacent to the library and across the street.
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214 Adams Street, Jefferson City, MO, United States, Missouri 65101

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