Witchcraft, Violence, and Democracy in South Africa
Author | : Adam Ashforth |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 424 |
Release | : 2005-01-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780226029740 |
ISBN-13 | : 0226029743 |
Rating | : 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Witchcraft, Violence, and Democracy in South Africa by : Adam Ashforth
Download or read book Witchcraft, Violence, and Democracy in South Africa written by Adam Ashforth and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2005-01-15 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Large numbers of people in Soweto & other parts of South Africa live in fear of witchcraft, presenting complex & unique problems for the government. Adam Ashforth explores the challenge of occult violence & the spiritual insecurity that it engenders to democratic rule in South Africa.