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Knowledge of Illness in a Sepik Society

- A Study of the Gnau, New Guinea Volume 52

About Knowledge of Illness in a Sepik Society

Illness is a matter of concern in every society. This study of the occurrence, recognition and explanation of illness amongst the Gnau makes use of its author's dual training in medicine and anthropology to show why, and in what respects these people of a forest village turn to their religious and magical knowledge in the distress of illness.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781845203047
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 402
  • Published:
  • December 31, 1974
  • Dimensions:
  • 138x216x19 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 453 g.
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Expected delivery: January 12, 2025
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Description of Knowledge of Illness in a Sepik Society

Illness is a matter of concern in every society. This study of the occurrence, recognition and explanation of illness amongst the Gnau makes use of its author's dual training in medicine and anthropology to show why, and in what respects these people of a forest village turn to their religious and magical knowledge in the distress of illness.

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