Time, Space and the Unknown - Maasai Configurations of Power and Providence (Hardcover, New)

Uncertainty is an everyday aspect of existence for the Maasai of East Africa. They take ritual precautions against mystical misfortune in their small and dispersed villages, and place community life in the hands of elders whose collective wisdom is underpinned by a belief in a moral, supreme and unknowably provident god. This stability is, however, edged with concern for secret malcontents who might seek to create havoc through sorcery and whose elusive magic lies outside the elders' power. "Time, Space and the Unknown" follows on from "The Maasai of Matapato and The Samburu" to show how uncertainty and misfortune influence the social life of the Maasai.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2003
First published:	2003
Authors:	Paul Spencer
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	304
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-31724-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Occult studies > Magic, alchemy & hermetic thought Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > Social & cultural anthropology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Human biology & related topics > Biological anthropology > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Occult studies > Magic, alchemy & hermetic thought
LSN:	0-415-31724-X
Barcode:	9780415317245

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