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Hoodoo, Voodoo, and Conjure
A Handbook
Jeffrey E. Anderson
ISBN:
0-313-34221-0
ISBN-13:
978-0-313-34221-9
DOI:
DOI:10.1336/0313342210
200 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication:
10/30/2008
List Price:
$55.00
(
UK Sterling Price: £37.95
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In Stock
Media Type:
Hardcover
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Trim Size:
6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects:
Anthropology
»
Folklore
Multicultural Studies
»
Black Studies
Religious Studies
»
Theology/Spirituality
Series Title:
Greenwood Folklore Handbooks
Reviews:
"For the serious scholar, the folklore handbook,
Hoodoo, Voodoo, and Conjure
, provides material for future research into African American culture. In survey courses on African American culture, this book would be one that would go a long way in any analysis of the psychological significance of spirituality, past, present, and future, and its place within the various arms of the Diaspora."
—Journal of Folklore Research
3/9/2009
"The author of this well-put-together book knows that the occult practices imported from Africa to the New World, especially the Caribbean and, although widespread in its influence, has not been well documented in the academic world. Therefore, Professor Anderson has collated what does exist, written informative essays to cover broad general areas, explained what is and is not clear or available in the current literature, and given extensive bibliographies for researchers and interested students to follow up on and do larger studies in the future."
—ARBAonline
5/1/2009
". . .the strength of this book lies in the wealth of historical specifics that are provided. . . this book is valuable because it is important that anyone in the field of religion have some knowledge of these old and influential practices."
—Catholic Library World
June 2009
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
About the Author:
Jeffrey E. Anderson
is Assistant Professor of History at the University of Louisiana, Monroe. His previous books include
Conjure in African American Society
(2005).
PDF Catalogs:
Greenwood School and Public Library Reference Spring 2008.pdf
Academic Library Spring 2009.pdf
Greenwood School and Public Library Reference 2009.pdf
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