The constitution and contestation of Darhad Shaman's power in contemporary Mongolia / by Judith Hangartner.
This book offers an in-depth insight into post-socialist rural shamans in Mongolia thereby making a rare but important contribution to the ethnography of both Inner Asia and Southern Siberia. It examines the social making of shamans, in particular those of the Shishget depression of the northernmost...
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| Superior document: | Inner Asia series ; . 5 |
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| Year of Publication: | 2011 |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Inner Asia series ;
v. 5. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (374 p.) |
| Notes: | Description based upon print version of record. |
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| Summary: | This book offers an in-depth insight into post-socialist rural shamans in Mongolia thereby making a rare but important contribution to the ethnography of both Inner Asia and Southern Siberia. It examines the social making of shamans, in particular those of the Shishget depression of the northernmost borders of Mongolia. By analysing practices, discourses and performances in local and national arenas, the author traces the social constitution of the shamans’ inspirational power, examines the shamans’ performance of power during the seance, discusses the economy of reputation of successful shamans and scrutinizes their legitimizing practices. The study will be welcomed by students of social/cultural anthropology and religious studies with a particular interest in shamanism or ritual studies. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [335]-355) and index. |
| ISBN: | 1283852225 9004212744 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | by Judith Hangartner. |