The Possessed And The Dispossessed

Spirits, Identity, And Power In A Madagascar Migrant Town

by Lesley A. Sharp
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Publisher: University of California Press, January of 1994 ‧
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This portrait of a polycultural community in Madagascar emphasizes the role of spirit medium healers. It shows that "tromba", or spiritual possession, is central to understanding the complex identities of insiders and outsiders in this community.

The Possessed And The Dispossessed

Spirits, Identity, And Power In A Madagascar Migrant Town

by Lesley A. Sharp

Property Description
ISBN: 9780520207080
Publisher: University of California Press
Release Date: January of 1994
Language: English
Dimensions: 152 x 229 x 23 mm
Cover: Softcover
Pages: 399
Format: Book
Collection: Comparative Studies Of Health Systems And Medical Care
Categories: Books in English > Faith & Religion > Theological Studies
Books in English > Others
EAN: 9780520207080

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