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Fusion of the Worlds: An Ethnography of Possession among the Songhay of Niger Paul Stoller 2nd edition
Fusion of the Worlds: An Ethnography of Possession among the Songhay of Niger
Paul Stoller
An ethnography depicting Songhay possession ceremonies, and recreating the reality of spirit presences. In this book, the voices of individual Songhay are evident and forceful throughout the story. The author seeks to expand our understanding of the harsh world of Songhay mediums and sorcerers.
288 pages, 37 halftones, 3 maps, 1 line drawing
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | June 21, 1997 |
| ISBN13 | 9780226775456 |
| Publishers | The University of Chicago Press |
| Pages | 268 |
| Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 19 mm · 410 g |
| Language | English |
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