Rasmussen, S: Neighbors, Strangers, Witches, and Culture-Her
Gewicht:
248 g
Format:
229x152x9 mm
Beschreibung:
This book examines alleged "superhuman" powers associated with smith/artisans in five African societies. It discusses their ritual and social roles, mythico-histories, and changing relationships between specialists and patrons.
PrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1 Tezma Power and Tuareg Inaden Smith/ArtisansChapter 2 Inaden Origins, Histories, and Professional PracticesChapter 3 Powers, Tensions, and MediationsChapter 4 Q'alb Power and Amhara Buda/Tayb Smith/ArtisansChapter 5 Echar Power and Bidan M'Allemin Smith/ArtisansChapter 6 Beshengu Power and Kapsiki Rerhe Smith/ArtisansChapter 7 Nyama Power and Mande Nyamakala Smith/ArtisansConclusionsBibliographyIndexAuthor Biography
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