Witchcraft, Sorcery, Rumors and Gossip (Paperback)

Two classic topics in social anthropology are combined in this work--the study of witchcraft and sorcery and the study of rumors and gossip. After revealing the importance of rumor and gossip as catalysts for accusations of witchcraft and sorcery, it demonstrates their role in the genesis of social and political violence, as seen in peasant rebellions, as well as witch-hunts. The study draws upon examples from Africa, Europe, India, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	New Departures in Anthropology
Release date:	November 2003
First published:	2004
Authors:	Pamela J. Stewart • Andrew Strathern
Dimensions:	235 x 158 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	228
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-00473-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Social, group or collective psychology Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > Social & cultural anthropology > General
LSN:	0-521-00473-X
Barcode:	9780521004732

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