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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsFusion of the Worlds: An Ethnography of Possession Among the Songhay of Nigerby Paul Stoller
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:"This ethnography is more like a film than a book, so well does Stoller evoke the color, sight, sounds, and movements of Songhay possession ceremonies."—Choice "Stoller brilliantly recreates the reality of spirit presence; hosts are what they mediate, and spirits become flesh and blood in the 'fusion' with human existence. . . . An excellent demonstration of the benefits of a new genre of ethnographic writing. It expands our understanding of the harsh world of Songhay mediums and sorcerers."—Bruce Kapferer, American Ethnologist "A vivid story that will appeal to a wide audience. . . . The voices of individual Songhay are evident and forceful throughout the story. . . . Like a painter, [Stoller] is concerned with the rich surface of things, with depicting images, evoking sensations, and enriching perceptions. . . . He has succeeded admirably." —Michael Lambek, American Anthropologist "Events (ceremonies and life histories) are evoked in cinematic style. . . . [This book is] approachable and absorbing—it is well written, uncluttered by jargon and elegantly structured."—Richard Fardon, Times Higher Education Supplement "Compelling, insightful, rich in ethnographic detail, and worthy of becoming a classic in the scholarship on Africa."—Aidan Southall, African Studies Review Synopsis:This ethnography is more like a film than a book, so well does Stoller evoke the color, sight, sounds, and movements of Songhay possession ceremonies.--Choice Stoller brilliantly recreates the reality of spirit presence; hosts are what they mediate, and spirits become flesh and blood in the 'fusion' with human existence. . . . An excellent demonstration of the benefits of a new genre of ethnographic writing. It expands our understanding of the harsh world of Songhay mediums and sorcerers.--Bruce Kapferer, American Ethnologist A vivid story that will appeal to a wide audience. . . . The voices of individual Songhay are evident and forceful throughout the story. . . . Like a painter, Stoller is concerned with the rich surface of things, with depicting images, evoking sensations, and enriching perceptions. . . . He has succeeded admirably. --Michael Lambek, American Anthropologist Events (ceremonies and life histories) are evoked in cinematic style. . . . This book is approachable and absorbing--it is well written, uncluttered by jargon and elegantly structured.--Richard Fardon, Times Higher Education SupplementCompelling, insightful, rich in ethnographic detail, and worthy of becoming a classic in the scholarship on Africa.--Aidan Southall, African Studies Review
Synopsis:Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-239) and index.
About the Author<B>Paul Stoller<B> teaches anthropology at West Chester University and Temple University. He is the author of numerous books including <I>Money Has No Smell<I> and <I>Jaguar,<I> both published by the University of Chicago Press. Table of ContentsPrologue Acknowledgments Personae 1. Looking for Serci Part One: Organization of the Possession Troupe 2. Zimas from Tillaberi 3. Gusabu's Mediums 4. Praise-Singers from the River 5. Cries of the Violin, Rhythms of the Drum Part Two: Theaters of Songhay Experience 6. Rain Dance: Rites of the Ancestors 7. Horrific Comedy: The Hauka Part Three: Possession in a Changing World 8. Sexual Comedy: The Sasale 9. Two Mouths, Two Hearts Epilogue: Fusion of the Worlds Notes Glossary References Index What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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