Shamanism: A Biopsychosocial Paradigm of Consciousness and Healing
- ISBN-10
- 031338181X
- ISBN-13
- 9780313381812
- Series
- Shamanism
- Category
- Body, Mind & Spirit
- Pages
- 309
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Michael Winkelman
Description
This book examines shamanism from evolutionary and biological perspectives to identify the origins of shamanic healing in rituals that enhance individual and group function. * Written by an internationally recognized scholar on shamanism * Illustrates evidence of ancient shamanic practices * A bibliography provides current and historical sources on shamanism
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