Possessed by the Spirits

Author	: Karen Fjelstad
Publisher	: Cornell University Press
Total Pages	: 194
Release	: 2018-05-31
ISBN-10	: 9781501719141
ISBN-13	: 1501719149
Rating	: 4/5 (149 Downloads)

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Book Synopsis Possessed by the Spirits by : Karen Fjelstad

Download or read book Possessed by the Spirits written by Karen Fjelstad and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2018-05-31 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essays in this volume examine the resurgence of the Mother Goddess religion among contemporary Vietnamese following the economic "Renovation" period in Vietnam. Anthropologists explore the forces that compel individuals to become mediums and the social repercussions of their decisions and interactions.

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