Harvey, Graham
(2010). Animism rather than Shamanism: new approaches to what Shamans do (for other animists).
In: Schmidt , Bettina and Huskinson, Lucy eds.
Spirit Possession and Trance: New Interdisciplinary Perspectives.
Continuum Advances in Religious Studies , 7.
New York: Continuum International Publishing Group, pp. 16–34.
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Abstract
About the book: Spirit possession is a phenomenon that often elicits a response of fear, particular in those who are ignorant of its meaning and role within its particular religious and cultural traditions. Possession by divine beings (such as spirits or gods) is, however, a key practice in religions worldwide. It is therefore important to gain an understanding of this practice in its cultural context before trying to develop a wider theory about it.
This fascinating book contains several case studies that present new interpretations of spirit possession worldwide. The authors show the diversity of possible interpretations and methodological approaches that provide a new insight into the understanding of possession and trance.
| Item Type: |
Book Chapter
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| Copyright Holders: |
2010 The Editors and Contributors, 2010 Continuum International Publishing Group |
| ISBN: |
0-8264-3574-2, 978-0-8264-3574-3 |
| Academic Unit/Department: |
Arts > Religious Studies |
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| Item ID: |
26164 |
| Depositing User: |
Graham Harvey
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| Date Deposited: |
11 Jan 2011 00:55 |
| Last Modified: |
25 Oct 2012 14:09 |
| URI: |
http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/26164 |
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