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San Spirituality - Roots, Expression, and Social Consequences (Hardcover) Loot Price: R3,907
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San Spirituality - Roots, Expression, and Social Consequences (Hardcover): David J. Lewis-Williams, D G Pearce

San Spirituality - Roots, Expression, and Social Consequences (Hardcover)

David J. Lewis-Williams, D G Pearce

Series: African Archaeology Series

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At the intersection between western culture and Africa, we find the San people of the Kalahari desert. Once called Bushmen, the San have survived many characterizations_from pre-human animals by the early European colonials, to aboriginal conservationists in perfect harmony with nature by recent New Age adherents. Neither caricature does justice to the complex world view of the San. Eminent anthropologists David Lewis-Williams and David Pearce present instead a balanced view of the spiritual life of this much-studied people, examining the interplay of their cosmology, myth, ritual, and art. Integrating archaeological finds, historical accounts, ethnographic information, and interpretation of rock art, the authors discuss San cosmic geography, the role of shamans and mind-altering substances, the ritual of the trance dance, the legends reproduced on stone, and other intriguing accounts of other-worldly experiences. From this, Lewis-Williams and Pearce illuminate the world view of the San, how it plays out in their society, and how it has been challenged and altered by the modern world. For students of anthropology, archaeology, religion, and African studies, this volume will be essential and fascinating reading.

General

Imprint: AltaMira Press,U.S.
Country of origin: United States
Series: African Archaeology Series
Release date: August 2004
First published: July 2004
Authors: David J. Lewis-Williams • D G Pearce
Dimensions: 235 x 178 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 978-0-7591-0431-0
Categories: Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Ethnic or tribal religions > General
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Ethnic or tribal religions > General
LSN: 0-7591-0431-X
Barcode: 9780759104310

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