Possessed by the Spirits: Mediumship in Contemporary Vietnamese Communities

Book Overview

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