Ritual : What It Is, How It Works, and Why
Robbie Davis-Floyd, Charles D. Laughlin
Designed for both academic and lay audiences, this book identifies the characteristics of ritual and, via multiple examples, details how ritual works on the human body and brain to produce its often profound effects. These include enhancing courage, effecting healing, and generating group cohesion by enacting cultural—or individual—beliefs and values. It also shows what happens when ritual fails.
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Année:
2022
Editeur::
Berghahn Books
Langue:
english
Pages:
322
ISBN 10:
1800735286
ISBN 13:
9781800735286
Fichier:
EPUB, 1.56 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2022