The Drums of Affliction

A Study of Religious Processes Among the Ndembu of Zambia

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
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Author: V. W. Turner ISBN: 9780429941696
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 3, 2018
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: V. W. Turner
ISBN: 9780429941696
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 3, 2018
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

In this study of the Ndembu of Zambia, ritual is examined under two aspects: as a regulator of social relations over time and as a system of symbols. Social life is thereby given direction and meaning. An extended case-study of a series of ritual performances in the life of a single village community is analysed in order to estimate the effects of participation in these symbolic events on its component groups and personalities.

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In this study of the Ndembu of Zambia, ritual is examined under two aspects: as a regulator of social relations over time and as a system of symbols. Social life is thereby given direction and meaning. An extended case-study of a series of ritual performances in the life of a single village community is analysed in order to estimate the effects of participation in these symbolic events on its component groups and personalities.

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