Dancing Prophets
Download or Read eBook Dancing Prophets PDF written by Steven M. Friedson and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1996-09 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Steven M. Friedson |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 1996-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780226265025 |
ISBN-13 | : 0226265021 |
Rating | : 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Dancing Prophets by : Steven M. Friedson
Book excerpt: For the Tumbuka people of Malawi, traditional medical practices are saturated with music. Steven M. Friedson explores a health care system populated by dancing prophets, singing patients, and drummed spirits.