Magic and Fetishism

Name: Magic and Fetishism
Author: Alfred Haddon
ISBN: 9781787369245

Author: Alfred Haddon
Read by: George Easton
Language: English
Length: 1 hour 41 minutes
ISBN: 9781787369245
Published: 17 February 2024
Imprint: Adelphi Press

rituals
cultural diversity
supernatural beliefs
magical practices
symbolic objects
anthropological study
cultural interpretation
fetishism
magical thinking
societal rituals

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"Magic and Fetishism" by Alfred Haddon delves into the anthropological study of magical practices and fetishism in different cultures. Haddon explores the symbolic significance of objects, rituals, and beliefs associated with magic, shedding light on the diverse ways societies interpret and harness supernatural forces. This work contributes to the understanding of cultural diversity and the role of magical thinking in shaping human societies across the globe. Read in English, unabridged.

Author

Alfred Cort Haddon (1855–1940) was a British anthropologist and ethnographer whose fieldwork in the Torres Strait helped transform anthropology from armchair theory into rigorous observation. A pioneer of modern ethnographic method, he brought careful recording of ritual, belief, and material culture to the study of human societies. His writings on magic and religion remain accessible introductions to comparative belief systems.

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Ebook · English · Adelphi Press9781787361775