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: | 9781138598966 |
| Publication date: | 29th April 2020 |
| Author: | V W Turner |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 356 pages |
| Series: | African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century |
| Genres: |
Anthropology Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals |
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.
The Drums of Affliction features in the following genres: Anthropology, Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals
The Drums of Affliction is available in Paperback
The Drums of Affliction was written by V W Turner and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
The Drums of Affliction has 356 pages
Yes it is part of African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century series
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