Witchcraft, Sorcery, Rumors, and Gossip
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ISBN-13:
9780521004732
Veröffentl:
2010
Einband:
Paperback
Erscheinungsdatum:
01.03.2010
Seiten:
248
Autor:
Pamela J. Stewart
Gewicht:
408 g
Format:
229x152x15 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
Two classic topics in social anthropology are combined in this work--the study of witchcraft and sorcery and the study of rumors and gossip. After revealing the importance of rumor and gossip as catalysts for accusations of witchcraft and sorcery, it demonstrates their role in the genesis of social and political violence, as seen in peasant rebellions, as well as witch-hunts. The study draws upon examples from Africa, Europe, India, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.
1. Witchcraft and sorcery: modes of analysis; 2. Rumours and gossip: an overview; 3. Africa; 4. India; 5. New Guinea; 6. European and American witchcraft; 7. Rumours and violence; 8. Conclusions: conflict and cohesion.
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