Shamanism: A Biopsychosocial Paradigm of Consciousness and Healing

by Michael Winkelman

This book examines shamanism from evolutionary and biological perspectives to identify the origins of shamanic healing in rituals that enhance individual and group function.

What does the brain do during "soul journeys"? How do shamans alter consciousness and why is this important for healing? Are shamans different from other kinds of healers? Is there a connection between the rituals performed by chimpanzees and traditional shamanistic...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031338181X
• ISBN13: 9780313381812
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"