Shamanism and vulnerability on the North and South American Great Plains
"A study of indigenous shamanism and the ways it has been misinterpreted and dismissed by white settlers, policymakers, historians, and anthropologists. Examines the parallels between cultures and societies and outlines relations that invite suspicion and scrutiny. Demonstrates that where stigm...
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| Format: | Electronic/Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Louisville
University Press of Colorado
[2020]
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| In: | Year: 2020 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Great Plains
/ Indians
/ Shamanism
/ Gran Chaco
/ Guaraní
B Indigenous peoples / Shamanism |
| RelBib Classification: | AZ New religious movements BB Indigenous religions KBQ North America KBR Latin America |
| Further subjects: | B
Indians of North America (Great Plains)
History
B Guarani Indians (Bolivia) (Isoso) B Indians of South America (Gran Chaco) History B Shamanism (Bolivia) (Isoso) B Indigenous Peoples Social conditions |
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| Summary: | "A study of indigenous shamanism and the ways it has been misinterpreted and dismissed by white settlers, policymakers, historians, and anthropologists. Examines the parallels between cultures and societies and outlines relations that invite suspicion and scrutiny. Demonstrates that where stigmatized or repressed, dependence and power manifests in unexpected ways" |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1646420349 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.5876/9781646420360 |