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The literature on shamanism and related topics is extensive, but has in general been biased toward curing and trance; the political and historical significance of shamanic activities has been largely neglected. The contributors to Shamanism, History, and the Statedistinguished anthropologists and historians from England, Australia, and Franceshow that shamanism is not static and stable, but always changing as a result of political dynamics and historical processes.Contributors are Tamsyn Barton, Sysan Bayly, Mary Beard, Maurice Bloch, Peter Gow, Roberte N. Hamayon, Stephen HughJones, Caroline Humphrey, and Nicholas Thomas.'The importance of this collection lies in the painstaking, manysided ways in which it shows 'shamanism' to be a multifarious and continuously changing 'dialogue' or interaction with specific, local contexts. . . . Thus, rather than tackling the issue in principle, this collection tries to demonstrate through 'case studies' just how different 'shamanism' becomes if seen through a lens sensitive to history and the influence of institutions, such as the state, which seem far removed from it. I think the demonstrations add up to an impressive force.' Michael Taussig'This new, ably edited volume provides . . . chapters that are rich in historic detail and that provide insights into general cultural processes and social interactions.' HistorianNicholas Thomas is Queen Elizabeth II Research Fellow, Department of Prehistory and Anthropology, Australian National University, Canberra. He is the author of Out of Time: History and Evolution in Anthropological Discourse. Caroline Humphrey, author of Karl Marx Collective: Economy, Society and Religion in a Siberian Collective Farm, is Fellow of King's College and Lecturer in Social Anthropology, University of Cambridge.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Shamanism, History, and the State'? A: The book explores the political and historical significance of shamanic activities, emphasizing that shamanism is dynamic and influenced by political dynamics and historical processes.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this book? A: The contributors include distinguished anthropologists and historians such as Tamsyn Barton, Sysan Bayly, Mary Beard, Maurice Bloch, Peter Gow, Roberte N. Hamayon, Stephen Hugh-Jones, Caroline Humphrey, and Nicholas Thomas.
- Q: When was 'Shamanism, History, and the State' published? A: The book was published on May 1, 1996.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is sold in new condition.
- Q: What themes are covered in the case studies presented in the book? A: The case studies demonstrate how shamanism varies when viewed through the lens of history and the influence of institutions like the state.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Shamanism, History, and the State'.
- Q: Who is the main author of this book? A: The main author is Nicholas Thomas, who is a recognized researcher in anthropology.
- Q: What insights can readers expect from this book? A: Readers can expect rich historic details and insights into cultural processes and social interactions related to shamanism.