Fusion Of The Worlds: An Ethnography Of Possession Among The Songhay Of Niger
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Fusion Of The Worlds: An Ethnography Of Possession Among The Songhay Of Niger
"Stoller brilliantly recreates the reality of spirit presence; hosts are what they mediate, and spirits become flesh and blood in the 'fusion' with human existence. . . . An excellent demonstration of the benefits of a new genre of ethnographic writing. It expands our understanding of the harsh world of Songhay mediums and sorcerers."—Bruce Kapferer, American Ethnologist
"A vivid story that will appeal to a wide audience. . . . The voices of individual Songhay are evident and forceful throughout the story. . . . Like a painter, [Stoller] is concerned with the rich surface of things, with depicting images, evoking sensations, and enriching perceptions. . . . He has succeeded admirably." —Michael Lambek, American Anthropologist
"Events (ceremonies and life histories) are evoked in cinematic style. . . . [This book is] approachable and absorbing—it is well written, uncluttered by jargon and elegantly structured."—Richard Fardon, Times Higher Education Supplement
"Compelling, insightful, rich in ethnographic detail, and worthy of becoming a classic in the scholarship on Africa."—Aidan Southall, African Studies Review
Specification of Fusion Of The Worlds: An Ethnography Of Possession Among The Songhay Of Niger
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Author | Paul Stoller |
Binding | Hardcover |
Language | English |
Edition | 1 |
ISBN-10 | 0226775445 |
ISBN-13 | 9780226775449 |
Publisher | University of Chicago Press |
Publication Year | 1989 |
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