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Witchcraft in Post-Colonial Africa: Beliefs, Techniques and Containment Strategies

Khaukanani Mavhungu

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Description:This is a comparative ethnographic study of witchcraft and associated violence between the kingdoms of Kom and Venda in Cameroon and South Africa respectively. The book shows why despite its prevalence in both societies, witchcraft does not lead to open violence in Kom, while such large-scale violence is commonplace in Venda. It reveals that this difference can be explained by factors such as the variations in local ideas on witches, differences in the role of traditional authorities, and various state interventions on witchcraft matters.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Witchcraft in Post-Colonial Africa: Beliefs, Techniques and Containment Strategies. To get started finding Witchcraft in Post-Colonial Africa: Beliefs, Techniques and Containment Strategies, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 150

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Langaa RPCID

Release: 2013

ISBN: 129967979X

Description: This is a comparative ethnographic study of witchcraft and associated violence between the kingdoms of Kom and Venda in Cameroon and South Africa respectively. The book shows why despite its prevalence in both societies, witchcraft does not lead to open violence in Kom, while such large-scale violence is commonplace in Venda. It reveals that this difference can be explained by factors such as the variations in local ideas on witches, differences in the role of traditional authorities, and various state interventions on witchcraft matters.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Witchcraft in Post-Colonial Africa: Beliefs, Techniques and Containment Strategies. To get started finding Witchcraft in Post-Colonial Africa: Beliefs, Techniques and Containment Strategies, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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