Society and Social Sciences, Sociology and Anthropology, Anthropology, Social and Cultural Anthropology
Possessed by the Spirits

Possessed by the Spirits: Mediumship in Contemporary Vietnamese Communities

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Synopsis

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.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Cornell University Press
  • ISBN: 9780877271413
  • Number of pages: 192
  • Dimensions: 254 x 178 x 13 mm
  • Weight: 454g
  • Languages: English