Spirits in culture, history and mind
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780415913676
Date de publication :
12 mars 1996
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
700 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This study reintegrates spirits into comparative theories of religion, which have tended to focus on institutionalized forms of belief associated with gods. It brings an historical perspective to culturally patterned experiences with spirits, drawing on nine case studies from Pacific societies.