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.
| ISBN: | 9780429941696 |
| Publication date: | 3rd September 2018 |
| Author: | Turner, V. W. |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Format: | Ebook |
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.
Drums of Affliction is available in Ebook
Drums of Affliction was written by Turner, V. W. and published by Taylor and Francis
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