Domestic Demons and the Intimate Uncanny

This book explores local cultural discourses and practices related to manifestations and experiences of the demonic, spectral, and uncanny, using interdisciplinary and comparative approaches to examine their effects on people's domestic and intimate spheres of life. It offers a critical look at a form of spiritual experience that often lacks academic examination and will be of great use to scholars of Religious Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, African Studies, Latin American Studies, Gender Studies, and Transcultural Psychology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 210 pages
Publication date: 21 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate tapestry of local cultural discourses and practices surrounding manifestations and experiences of the demonic, the spectral, and the uncanny. It explores the profound effects these phenomena have on the intimate realms of human life, shedding light on the intricate connections between the spiritual and the everyday. Through a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, the chapters examine the uncanny from a cross-cultural perspective, drawing upon empirically rich case studies from diverse regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Europe. By employing a comparative lens, the book reveals how individuals are shaped by their intimate encounters with spiritual beings, highlighting the nuanced interplay between public and private spheres.

While some chapters delve into the tensions that arise in the context of spiritual encounters, others explore the imaginative realms of human-demonic relationships, offering insightful commentary on societal concerns and social realities. This book serves as a valuable resource for scholars engaged in the study of Religious Studies, particularly those interested in the occult and paranormal. It also appeals to academics working in fields such as Anthropology, Sociology, African Studies, Latin American Studies, Gender Studies, and Transcultural Psychology, as it provides a critical examination of a form of spiritual experience that often goes unnoticed in academic discourse.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367221690