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Hoodoo, Voodoo, and Conjure A Handbook
Jeffrey E. Anderson
Book Code: GR4221
ISBN: 0-313-34221-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-34221-9
Greenwood Press
Publication: 10/30/2008
List Price: $55.00 (UK Sterling Price: £31.95)
Availability: Not yet published. (Estimated publication date, 10/30/2008)
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
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Description: Hoodoo, voodoo, and conjure are part of a mysterious world of African American spirituality that has long captured the popular imagination. These magical beliefs and practices have figured in literary works by such authors as Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, and Ishmael Reed, and they have been central to numerous films, such as The Skeleton Key. Written for students and general readers, this book is a convenient introduction to hoodoo, voodoo, and conjure. The volume begins by defining and classifying elements of these spiritual traditions. It then provides a wide range of examples and texts, which illustrate the richness of these beliefs and practices. It also examines the scholarly response to hoodoo, voodoo, and conjure, and it explores the presence of hoodoo, voodoo, and conjure in popular culture. The volume closes with a glossary and bibliography. Students in social studies classes will use this book to learn more about African American magical beliefs, while literature students will enjoy its exploration of primary sources and literary works.
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • One Introduction
  • Two Definitions and Classifications
  • Three Examples and Texts
  • Four Scholarship and Approaches
  • Five Contexts
  • Glossary
  • Bibliography
  • Web Resources
LC Card Number: 2008020832
LCC Class: BL2490
Dewey Class: 133
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