Demons and development : the struggle for community in a Sri Lankan village / James Brow.
| Author/creator | Brow, James |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Tucson : University of Arizona Press, ©1996. |
| Description | xviii, 218 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Hegemony and experience Hegemony and experience. ^A280979 |
| Contents | Ceremony in Samadigama -- Orientations -- Of savages and kings -- The village community confronts the market -- Party politics and nationalist rhetoric -- The awakening village -- The rise of the Fernandos -- Life in Samadigama -- Gods and demons -- Offerings to the gods -- Private practice -- Reflections. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-211) and index. |
| LCCN | 96009982 |
| ISBN | 0816516383 (acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 0816516391 (pbk. : acid-free paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GN635.S72 B76 1996 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |