# Cannibalistic Nature Books 'Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History' Discusses the Diet in Nature By Joey Haar | Published 2017-02-10 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannibalism-a-perfectly-natural-history References: [jezebel](http://jezebel.com/cannibalism-is-perfectly-natural-and-quite-useful-argu-1792148769) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Cannibalism-Perfectly-Natural-Bill-Schutt/dp/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Though species eating other members of the same species often brings about a literally visceral dread (a dread consistently exploited in things like zombie movies,) 'Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History' looks to clear away some of the stigma surrounding the practice. The [non-fiction nature book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizarre-bookshelf) looks at examples of cannibalism in all sorts of fauna — humans included — to help people better understand the role it can play in the process of survival and evolution. Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History's author, Bill Schutt, is a [zoologist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-cobra-by-zoologist), so he's a reliable authority on the topic. However, his scientific background doesn't detract from his [wry humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-pray-cry). Recognizing the repulsion that comes with the topic, Schutt deftly combines facts and literary style to get readers comfortable with the potentially grisly information. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cannibalism in Nature:** Exploring the role of cannibalism in the process of survival and evolution can reveal new insights and potential adaptations for various species. - **Removing Stigma of Cannibalism:** Addressing the taboo and providing scientific understanding can help people overcome the repulsion associated with cannibalism. - **Humor in Science Writing:** Using wry humor alongside facts and literary style can engage readers and make potentially dark or gruesome subjects more approachable. ### Who This Affects Most - **Zoology:** Zoologists can study the natural history of cannibalism to gain a deeper understanding of how and why it occurs. - **Nature Publishing:** Publishers and authors can explore the niche market of non-fiction nature books that delve into fascinating and often misunderstood aspects of the natural world. - **Science Communication:** Science writers and communicators can employ creative approaches, such as combining humor with facts, to engage and educate readers about complex or controversial topics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wild Food Recipe Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wild-game-cookbook.md) - [Historical Humankind Coffee Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-book.md) - [Film-Themed Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrounging-cookbook.md) - [Garlic-Infused Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cravenproof-edition.md) - [Accessible Vegan Recipe Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mission-vegan.md) - [Culinary Comedian Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodheim-a-culinary-adventure.md) - [Unconventional Foodie Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-magazine.md) - [History-Centric Recipe Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasting-history-cookbook.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md)