Magical Writing In Salasaca - Literacy And Power In Highland Ecuador (Hardcover)
Peter WoganThis engaging case study of Salasaca, a village in highland Ecuador, examines indigenous beliefs about writing, such as Day of the Dead name lists, comparisons with weaving, and a witch who kills people listed in his book of names. Magical Writing in Salasaca demonstrates that these beliefs reflect extensive contact with birth certificates, baptism
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This engaging case study of Salasaca, a village in highland Ecuador, examines indigenous beliefs about writing, such as Day of the Dead name lists, comparisons with weaving, and a witch who kills people listed in his book of names. Magical Writing in Salasaca demonstrates that these beliefs reflect extensive contact with birth certificates, baptism
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Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Case Studies in Anthropology |
Release date | August 2019 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2004 |
Authors | Peter Wogan |
Dimensions | 229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 192 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-367-31675-4 |
Barcode | 9780367316754 |
Categories | Books - All Books  Reference & InterdisciplinaryInterdisciplinary studiesArea / regional studiesGeneral |
LSN | 0-367-31675-7 |
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