The Possessed and the Dispossessed : Spirits, Identity, and Power in a Madagascar Migrant Town (Comparative Studies of Health Systems and Medical Care
Lesley A. A. Sharp's The Possessed and the Dispossessed investigates spirits, identity, and power in a Madagascar migrant town. As part of the Comparative Studies of Health Systems and Medical Care, it explores how possession and dispossession affect social dynamics and health practices in this unique setting. The book provides a nuanced look at cultural influences on community life.
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In The Possessed and the Dispossessed, Lesley A. A. Sharp examines the dynamics of spirits, identity, and power within a migrant town in Madagascar.
The book is part of the Comparative Studies of Health Systems and Medical Care series, offering insights into how cultural and social factors influence health practices.
Through this work, readers gain an understanding of the role of spiritual beliefs in shaping community identities and power structures in a migratory context.
The analysis highlights the intersections of traditional and modern elements in medical care among displaced populations.
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