The hidden powers of ritual : the journey of a lifetime / Bradd Shore.
| Author/creator | Shore, Bradd, 1945- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Cambridge, Massachusetts : The MIT Press, [2023] |
| Description | ix, 337 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Discovering the power of ritual -- Rethinking behavior -- The Balinese pelebon : the ritual dissolution of a body -- Do nonhuman animals have rituals? -- Ritual combat : gift-exchange as revenge -- Ten powers of ritual -- Nostalgic commemoration : Salem Camp Meeting -- Unforgettable : the Moore's Ford lynching reenactment -- Ritual baseball -- Family Zoom : virtual rituals in the age of the Internet -- Does a ritual always have a meaning? -- Harnessing the powers of ritual. |
| Abstract | "An overview of the development and importance of ritual in every day life, written by a leading cognitive anthropologist"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Shore, Bradd, 1945- Hidden powers of ritual Cambridge, Massachusetts : The MIT Press, 2023 9780262376556 |
| LCCN | 2022052131 |
| ISBN | 9780262546584 paperback |
| ISBN | 0262546582 paperback |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| ISBN | electronic book |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GN473 .S56 2023 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |