Power and Religiosity in a Post-Colonial Setting
Sinhala Catholics in Contemporary Sri Lanka
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
Av R. L. (University of Sussex) Stirrat, R. L. Stirrat, Stirrat R. L., Meyer Fortes
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This study of religious change and cultural fragmentation in contemporary Sri Lanka focuses on a series of new Catholic shrines that attract hundreds of pilgrims. Their fame is based, among other things, on their efficacy as centres for demonic exorcism, alleviating suffering, and helping people to find jobs.
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2006-06-01
- Mått151 x 227 x 17 mm
- Vikt408 g
- SpråkEngelska
- SerieCambridge Studies in Social and Cultural Anthropology
- Antal sidor260
- FörlagCambridge University Press
- EAN9780521026505