Magical Writing In Salasaca Literacy And Power In Highland Ecuador
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2019
/ Engelsk
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ISBN
9780367316754
Publisert
2019-08-27
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Routledge
Vekt
453 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
U, G, 05, 01
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Product language
Engelsk
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192
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Om bidragsyterne
Peter Wogan is assistant professor of anthropology at Willamette University.
This engaging case study of Salasaca, a village in highland Ecuador, examines indigenous beliefs about writing, such as Day of the Dead name lists, comparisons with weaving, and a witch who kills people listed in his book of names. Magical Writing in Salasaca demonstrates that these beliefs reflect extensive contact with birth certificates, baptism
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Explores the connections between beliefs about writing and power in an indigenous village in highland Ecuador.
1 Introduction -- 2 Witchcraft and Writing -- 3 Sources of Magical Beliefs -- 4 God's Book -- 5 The Day of the Dead -- 6 Weaving and Writing -- 7 Conclusion
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780367316754
Publisert
2019-08-27
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
453 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
U, G, 05, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
192
Forfatter