Spirit Possession and Spirit Mediumship in Africa and Afro-America: An Annotated Bibliography

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The bibliography, Spirit Possession and Spirit Mediumship in Africa and Afro-America, is a diverse and comprehensive collection of published works on ethnographic data and analysis of spirit possession and spirit mediumship in North and Sub-Saharan Africa and some Afro-American communities. It provides extensive research on spiritualism in Africa and Afro-America, with unique sources on spirit cults, ritual or ethnic groups, and will be of interest to researchers in the area of religion, particularly spiritualism and non-western religions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 466 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1978, "Spirit Possession and Spirit Mediumship in Africa and Afro-America" stands as an incredibly diverse and comprehensive bibliography encompassing a vast array of published works that offer ethnographic data and analysis on spirit possession and spirit mediumship in North and Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as in select Afro-American communities located in the Western Hemisphere. The selection of sources for Western Afro-American communities was carefully curated to provide insights into both the African continent and the Americas. While the bibliography may not be exhaustive, it encompasses extensive research on the field of spiritualism in Africa and Afro-America. Furthermore, the bibliography offers unique perspectives on spirit cults, ritual or ethnic groups, making it particularly valuable for researchers interested in these areas. Despite its publication in the late 1970s, this book remains an invaluable resource for academics studying religion, particularly with a focus on spiritualism and non-western religions.

Originally published in 1978, "Spirit Possession and Spirit Mediumship in Africa and Afro-America" stands as an incredibly diverse and comprehensive bibliography encompassing a vast array of published works that offer ethnographic data and analysis on spirit possession and spirit mediumship in North and Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as in select Afro-American communities located in the Western Hemisphere. The selection of sources for Western Afro-American communities was carefully curated to provide insights into both the African continent and the Americas. While the bibliography may not be exhaustive, it encompasses extensive research on the field of spiritualism in Africa and Afro-America. Furthermore, the bibliography offers unique perspectives on spirit cults, ritual or ethnic groups, making it particularly valuable for researchers interested in these areas. Despite its publication in the late 1970s, this book remains an invaluable resource for academics studying religion, particularly with a focus on spiritualism and non-western religions.

Weight: 866g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367342715