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This book is one of the ground breaking works in the field of
shamanic studies in Asia. It is an anthology compiled from the
research of 16 anthropologists from various countries. It is an
unparalleled source on the broad variety of shamanic traditions
found in Nepal. It covers the length and breadth of the country
and has entries from many different "jaats" or tribes/castes.
This book is packed full of information that is unavailable any
where else. This is in short a comprehensive study of Himalayan
shamanism and will be an indispensable resource for anyone with
a serious interest in such matters.
From
the dust jacket:
In the last few years this relatively new
field has drawn an ever increasing international body of
anthropologists attracted by the complexity and variety of the
phenomenon. The social, religious, psychic and therapeutic
aspects of spirit possession are dealt with on a broadly
regional and ethnic basis and the collection is completed with
contributions on lamaist spirit possession and historical
observations. This volume may be viewed as a summary of the
current state of research, an attempt to resolve some of the
theoretical, classification and definition problems and to set
the direction for future investigations.
The editors: John Hitchcock is Professor of
Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin (My Alma Mater !)
Rex Jones is Asst. Professor of Anthropology
at the State University of New York, Stonybrook.
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| ITEM NAME: |
Spirit
Possession in the Nepal Himalaya |
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HMB-3 |
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$36.00
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Author : |
Multiple contributors. Edited by John T. Hitchcock & Rex L.
Jones |
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Condition: |
New (this book is new but like many obscure titles from
India and Nepal, they often come from the publisher with a
paper jacket showing minor bumps and abrasions.)
Book itself is fine.) |
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Pages / Binding: |
401
pages with 21 illustrations including b/w photos and line
drawings. |
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