The Magic of the State

Autori

• Michael Taussig

Parametri

• 216 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Etnografia
• Filosofia
• Saggistica
• Scienze sociali
• Sociologia

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Exploring the intersection of anthropology and postmodernism, the book delves into the concept of spirit possession as a metaphor for the modern state. Through a dialogue with a spirit queen, it examines how the state is sustained by the spirits of those who suffered during colonial conquests and anti-colonial struggles. This work of ficto-criticism challenges traditional narratives and invites readers to reconsider the legacies of violence and memory in shaping contemporary society.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1997

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