Possessed by the Spirits: Mediumship in Contemporary Vietnamese Communities

(Book #23 in the Cornell University Southeast Asia Program Series)

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The essays in this volume examine the resurgence of the Mother Goddess religion among contemporary Vietnamese following the economic "Renovation" period in Vietnam. Anthropologists explore the forces that compel individuals to become mediums and the social repercussions of their decisions and interactions.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0877271410

ISBN13:9780877271413

Release Date:May 2006

Publisher:Southeast Asia Program Publications

Length:192 Pages

Weight:0.80 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.9" x 9.8"

Age Range:18 years and up

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

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Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Customs & Traditions Religion Religion & Spirituality Social Science Social Sciences

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Possessed by the Spirits: Mediumship in Contemporary Vietnamese Communities

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