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The Possessed and the Dispossessed

- Spirits, Identity, and Power in a Madagascar Migrant Town

About The Possessed and the Dispossessed

This portrait of a polycultural community in Madagascar emphasizes the role of spirit medium healers. It shows that "tromba", or spiritual possession, is central to understanding the complex identities of insiders and outsiders in this community.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780520207080
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 399
  • Published:
  • January 5, 1994
  • Dimensions:
  • 229x152x23 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 499 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 7, 2024

Description of The Possessed and the Dispossessed

This portrait of a polycultural community in Madagascar emphasizes the role of spirit medium healers. It shows that "tromba", or spiritual possession, is central to understanding the complex identities of insiders and outsiders in this community.

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