Witchcraft, Oracles and Magic among the Azande / Edition 1

by E. E. Evans-Pritchard, Eva Gillies

Overview

This acknowledged masterpiece has been abridged to make it more accessible to students. In her introduction, Eva Gillies presents the case for the relevance of the book to modern anthropologists.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198740292
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	06/24/1976
Edition description:	ABR
Pages:	300
Product dimensions:	8.46(w) x 5.44(h) x 0.63(d)

Editorial Reviews

"Surely no need for commentary on this anthropological classic at this late date, but it remains one of the most wonderfully written and useful texts ever."—Misty L. Bastian, Franklin & Marshall College

"Classic. Most important book written on the subject. Students love it."—Paige West, Winthrop College

"Important and classical study."—Larry Nasper, Columbia College, Chicago

"Timeless classic."—Anne Woodrick, University of Northern Iowa.

"A detailed and vivid description of witchcraft and the rituals related to it."—Prema Ghimire, Hartwick College

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