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Mensah Adinkrah Witchcraft, Witches, and Violence in Gha (Paperback) (UK IMPORT)
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- Book Title
- Witchcraft, Witches, and Violence in Ghana
- Publication Name
- Witchcraft, Witches, and Violence in Ghana
- Title
- Witchcraft, Witches, and Violence in Ghana
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- ISBN-10
- 1785335162
- EAN
- 9781785335167
- ISBN
- 9781785335167
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books, Incorporated
- Genre
- Body, Mind & Spirit, Social Science
- Topic
- Folklore & Mythology, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Witchcraft (See Also Religion / Wicca), Violence in Society
- Release Date
- 01/05/2017
- Release Year
- 2017
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- GB
- Item Height
- 229mm
- Item Length
- 9in
- Item Weight
- 16 Oz
- Publication Year
- 2017
- Type
- Textbook
- Item Width
- 6in
- Number of Pages
- 338 Pages
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Witchcraft violence is a feature of many contemporary African societies. In Ghana, belief in witchcraft and the malignant activities of putative witches is prevalent. Purported witches are blamed for all manner of adversities including inexplicable illnesses and untimely deaths. As in other historical periods and other societies, in contemporary Ghana, alleged witches are typically female, elderly, poor, and marginalized. Childhood socialization in homes and schools, exposure to mass media, and other institutional mechanisms ensure that witchcraft beliefs are transmitted across generations and entrenched over time. This book provides a detailed account of Ghanaian witchcraft beliefs and practices and their role in fueling violent attacks on alleged witches by aggrieved individuals and vigilante groups.
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Publisher
Berghahn Books, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1785335162
ISBN-13
9781785335167
eBay Product ID (ePID)
234848708
Product Key Features
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Folklore & Mythology, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Witchcraft (See Also Religion / Wicca), Violence in Society
Publication Year
2017
Type
Textbook
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Social Science
Number of Pages
338 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Bf1584.G5a35 2015
Reviews
"By attending to witch hunts in all its facets in Ghanaian society, [the author] offers the most in-depth examination of witchcraft to date... Although the author focuses on Ghana, the work draws attention to the fact that witchcraft-related violence is not unique to the country, but very much a part of global history, past and present. The wide variety of sources it pulls together and the human face it gives to witchcraft related violence are the biggest strengths of Witchcraft, Witches, and Violence. This is a valuable book for both undergraduate and graduate students in anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, and African studies." International Journal of African Historical Studies (IJAHS) "This book is notable for its empirical focus... [The case studies] underscore the author's claim that the phenomenon of 'witchcraft' is not a legacy of the past, but a modern phenomenon that must be considered in contemporary terms." Gerrie ter Haar, Erasmus University Rotterdam "I am very impressed by the breadth and depth of the research that went into the book. [It] is also well written. The language is accessible and would appeal to both academic and non-academic audiences." Charles Quist-Adade, Kwantlen Polytechnic University "The book is thorough and well-documented. The wide range of sources, from music to newspapers to first-hand experiences, makes this book a rich resource for scholars." Laura Cochrane, Central Michigan University
Publication Name
Witchcraft, Witches and Violence in Ghana
Table of Content
List of Figures Acknowledgments Introduction: Witchcraft Violence in Comparative Perspective Chapter 1. Ghana: The Research Setting Chapter 2. Witchcraft Beliefs in Ghana Chapter 3. Socialization into Witchcraft Beliefs Chapter 4. Witchcraft Themes in Popular Ghanaian Music Chapter 5. Witchcraft Imagery in Akan Proverbs Chapter 6. Witchcraft Trials in Ghanaian Courts Chapter 7. Witch Killings Chapter 8. Non-Lethal Treatment of Alleged Witches Chapter 9. Gendered Victimization: Patriarchy, Misogyny, and Gynophobia Conclusion: Curbing Witchcraft-Related Violence in Ghana Bibliography Index
Copyright Date
2017
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Scholarly & Professional
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Yes
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