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Magic Witchcraft and Religion: A Reader in the Anthropology of Religion Paperback – 27 September 2012

by Pamela Moro Professor (Author), James Myers (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars 220
Edition: 9th
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Magic Witchcraft and Religion: A Reader in the Anthropology of Religion takes an anthropological approach to the study of religious beliefs and practices, both strange and familiar. The engaging articles on all key issues related to the anthropology of religion grab the attention of students, while giving them an excellent foundation in contemporary ideas and approaches in the field. The multiple authors included in each chapter represent a range of interests, geographic foci, and ways of looking at each subject. Features of the ninth edition include new study questions and articles, as well as updated discussions on religion, illness, healing, and death.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0078034949
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0078034947
  3. Edition
    9th
  4. Publisher
    McGraw-Hill Education
  5. Publication date
    27 September 2012
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    18.42 x 1.91 x 22.23 cm
  8. Print length
    512 pages
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw-Hill Education; 9th edition (27 September 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 512 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0078034949
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0078034947
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.42 x 1.91 x 22.23 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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5.0 out of 5 stars 15 years later, this book is still on my mind.
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It's strange to me that, of all the textbooks I read in my 17ish years of education, the one that I've returned to the most (in my mind) is a cultural anthropology book assigned by Shasta College on ritual, religion and myth. It included mind-blowing, scholarly articles on the Salem witch trials (as a cultural reaction to a power vacuum caused by a strong, local leader traveling to Britain, and a land war between local merchant families), funerals (the exact stages of the funeral examined across nations/religions), and the persistent and deadly belief in witchcraft in a large swath of Africa as a way of laying blame and/or gaining power. The things I learned from that book have helped me understand Q-anoners WAY better than I would have otherwise, as one example. I wish I could find that book again; I would definitely read it more closely this time, cherishing the insights it provided. I can't remember the title. I've tried searching likely titles/descriptions but none are quite right.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good service!
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As expected. Good service!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for school
Reviewed in the United States on 4 August 2016
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I purchased this book because it was required for my Anthro class, so my review is base in how helpful it was for me in my class.

Base on what I said above, this book is an excellent option if you are trying to get an skim of witchcraft and religion. This books shows you how culturaly witchcraft forms part of society, this book doesnt show any witchcraft techniques, if that is what you areblooking for. Rather it emphasises in the functionality of religion and beliefs around the world.

This book is excellent because it touches many religions and how they function in their respecrive societies.
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A life saver! I had class this week and needed the book ASAP. The book arrived early to my place and it was pretty much new once I looked through it! Great experience all together!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good anthropology text book
Reviewed in the United States on 25 February 2015
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I had this text book (older version) in a college course by the same name in 1967. I had lent the book and it never returned so I decided to purchase this newer version. I am glad that I did as enjoy having this reference. I arrived in a timely manner.
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