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Witchcraft in Africa
Autor: Sibusiso Anthon Mkhwanazi
Witchcraft in Africa: Beliefs, Practises, and Impacts delves deep into the ancient and enduring beliefs of witchcraft across the African continent. From historical roots to contemporary practices, this comprehensive exploration uncovers how witchcraft shapes... Viac o knihe
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Witchcraft in Africa: Beliefs, Practises, and Impacts delves deep into the ancient and enduring beliefs of witchcraft across the African continent. From historical roots to contemporary practices, this comprehensive exploration uncovers how witchcraft shapes societies, influences power dynamics, and intersects with gender, healing, and modernity. Through detailed regional studies, psychological and sociological theories, and gripping case studies, the book highlights the diversity of witchcraft practices from North to South Africa, and East to West.Discover how witch hunts have impacted communities, the role of women in witchcraft accusations, and how traditional beliefs persist and evolve in the face of globalization and urbanization. "Witchcraft in Africa" challenges readers to rethink preconceptions about witchcraft, offering a balanced view of its complex social, cultural, and legal implications in African society today.Engaging and thought-provoking, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in anthropology, African studies, or the intricate web of tradition and modernity.
- Vydavateľstvo: Sibusiso Anthon Mkhwanazi
- Rok vydania: 2024
- Formát: Paperback
- Rozmer: 203 x 133 mm
- Jazyk: Anglický jazyk
- ISBN: 9798227886415
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