Possessed by the Spirits

Possessed by the Spirits Mediumship in Contemporary Vietnamese Communities

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Publisher's Synopsis

The essays in this volume examine the resurgence of the Mother Goddess religion among contemporary Vietnamese following the economic "Renovation" period in Vietnam. Anthropologists explore the forces that compel individuals to become mediums and the social repercussions of their decisions and interactions.

Book information

ISBN: 9780877271413
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Imprint: Southeast Asia Program Publications
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 454g
Height: 254mm
Width: 178mm
Spine width: 13mm