Possessed by the Spirits: Mediumship in Contemporary Vietnamese Communities

Possessed by the Spirits: Mediumship in Contemporary Vietnamese Communities - Paperback

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Possessed by the Spirits: Mediumship in Contemporary Vietnamese Communities
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Possessed by the Spirits: Mediumship in Contemporary Vietnamese Communities - Paperback

Possessed by the Spirits: Mediumship in Contemporary Vietnamese Communities - Paperback

$55.71
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Book Overview

by Karen Fjelstad (Editor), Nguyen Thi Hien (Editor)

The essays in this volume examine the resurgence of the Mother Goddess religion among contemporary Vietnamese following the economic "Renovation" period in Vietnam. Anthropologists explore the forces that compel individuals to become mediums and the social repercussions of their decisions and interactions.

Number of Pages: 192
Dimensions: 0.6 x 9.8 x 6.9 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: May 01, 2006
ISBN9780877271413
PublisherSoutheast Asia Program Publications
GenreBiography, Religion & spirituality, and Education
FormatPaperback
PublishedMay 2006
LanguageENG- English
Pages192
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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