Parasites, worms, and the human body in religion and culture
Éditeur :
Peter Lang Publishing Inc
ISBN :
9781433115479
Date de publication :
12 janv. 2012
Dimensions :
23,0 x 15,5 cm
Poids :
470 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The fear of parasites, with their power to invade, infest, and transform the self, writhes and wriggles through cultures and religions across globe, reflecting a human revulsion of being invaded and consumed by internal and external forces. This book gathers together research from diverse disciplines, including anthropology, and religious studies.