An ethnography depicting Songhay possession ceremonies, and recreating the reality of spirit presences. In this book, the voices... Læs mere
A study of the West African Hauka - spirits that grotesquely mimic and mock "Europeans" of the colonial epoch. The author considers spirit possession as a set of embodied practices with serious social and cultural consequences.
Wisdom From the Edge describes what anthropologists can do to contribute to the social and cultural changes that shape a social future of... Læs mere
The hastiness of David's decision will shadow his every move for the rest of his life and will lead him to eventually return to Niger and try to make amends.... Læs mere
This ethnographic novel follows the life of Omar Dia, the oldest son of a West African sorcerer. When his father falls ill and dies, the... Læs mere
This ethnographic novel follows the life of Omar Dia, the oldest son of a West African sorcerer. When his father falls ill and dies, the... Læs mere