Wheater, Kitty
Witchcraft, Oracles and Magic Among the Azande
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912128525
- author:
- Wheater, Kitty
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Macat Library
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 106
- Dimensions:
- 129 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- 19.81 x 12.9 x 0.56 centimetres, Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Anthropology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Witchcraft, Oracles and Magic Among the Azande is a seminal work in anthropology that challenges traditional notions of cultural interpretation. In this groundbreaking study, first published in 1937, Edward Evans-Pritchard sought to understand the beliefs and practices of the Azande people through immersion within their culture. By examining the context in which these beliefs were held, Evans-Pritchard was able to demonstrate that magic formed a coherent system that helped shape a functional community and society. This influential work has had a lasting impact on anthropology, highlighting the importance of considering cultural contexts when interpreting human behaviour. This book provides valuable insights into the complexities of cultural interpretation and remains an important contribution to the field of anthropology.
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