Dancing Prophets

Dancing Prophets
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Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Total Pages : 260
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ISBN-10 : 9780226265025
ISBN-13 : 0226265021
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Book Synopsis Dancing Prophets by : Steven M. Friedson

Download or read book Dancing Prophets written by Steven M. Friedson and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1996-09 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the Tumbuka people of Malawi, traditional medical practices are saturated with music. Steven M. Friedson explores a health care system populated by dancing prophets, singing patients, and drummed spirits.

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