An introduction to shamanism
DuBois, Thomas A. (Thomas Andrew), 1960-2009
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This introduction surveys the beliefs, rituals and techniques found in shamanic traditions around the world, detailing the archaeology and earliest development of shamanic traditions as well as their scientific 'discovery' in the context of 18th and 19th century colonization in Siberia, the Americas, and Asia.
Main title:
An introduction to shamanism / Thomas A. DuBois.
Imprint:
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2009.
Collation:
330 p. : ill.
Series:
Introduction to religion
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Specialized.
ISBN:
9780521695367 (pbk)0521695368 (pbk)9780521873536 (hbk)0521873533 (hbk)
Dewey class:
201.4'4201.44
Local class:
201.44
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1364538