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Spirits with Scalpels: The Cultural Biology of Religious Healing in Brazil,Used
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The first time I witnessed a Spiritist surgery, a young man named Jose Carlos Ribeiro inserted a used scalpel taken from a tray that I was holding, and plunged it into the eye of an elderly man. The patient did not move. Decades of fieldwork later, Sidney Greenfield presents a riveting ethnography of the complex world of religious healing in Brazil that challenges readers to grapple with the most fundamental concepts of anthropology and crosscultural experience. In a major contribution to cultural biology, he analyses the complex social, economic, and political landscape of Brazil to understand dramatic healing practices that seem to defy medical explanation. This engrossing and provocative book will put students and scholars alike on the edge of their seats.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Spirits with Scalpels'? A: 'Spirits with Scalpels' explores the cultural biology of religious healing practices in Brazil, emphasizing the intersection of anthropology and cross-cultural experiences.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Spirits with Scalpels' is Sidney M. Greenfield, who draws on decades of fieldwork to present his findings.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: 'Spirits with Scalpels' is classified as an academic ethnography and falls under the category of Alternative Medicine.
- 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: 'Spirits with Scalpels' is offered in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a pristine copy.
- Q: What binding does the book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Spirits with Scalpels' published? A: 'Spirits with Scalpels' was published on October 15, 2008.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the social, economic, and political landscapes of Brazil as they relate to religious healing practices.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, 'Spirits with Scalpels' is suitable for students and scholars interested in anthropology, cultural biology, and alternative medicine.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the complexities of religious healing and its cultural implications in Brazil.