Enter the fascinating world of the Condomble regions of Brazil; where interaction between spirits and human is considered an everyday occurrence. Jim Wafer uncovers the social life; rituals; folklore; and engaging personalities of the villagers of Jacari; among whom trances; sorcery; and spirit possession demonstrate the coexistence of different kinds of reality.This ethnography is intriguing not only because of the originality of its approach to the more enigmatic aspects of another culture but also because it uses insights gained from participation in that culture to reflect on the paradoxes inherent in the writer's own culture; and in the human condition in general.
#992524 in Books Stackpole Books 1999-08-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.39 x 1.12 x 5.60l; 1.02 #File Name: 0811729184592 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four Military Classic ReprintsBy Frank AkerReprints of two sea power books - Mahan and Corbett and 2 air power books - Douhet and Mitchell.Most serious readers of Military Strategy will have these book on their shelves. For a Military Professionalin either the Navy or Airforce; this book contains the more important early modern stategic theories in theiroriginal form; in the words of the author.Would be suitable for the student or hard core history buff. It is reasonbly priced and in paperback.This work will be a bit much for the casual reader; wherein the reader could find the key consepts extractedand explaned on the internet.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. worth every pennyBy mark mastersonfour books for the price of one; a must for any military library0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very convenientBy N. CrainI am very happy with having Mahan; Corbett; Douhet; and Mitchell all in one volume...the best of early naval and air power theory.
