學明 吳

About the Author

學明 吳 is a distinguished Taiwanese scholar and historian whose work illuminates the intricate interplay between folk religion and societal evolution in Taiwan. With a deep-rooted passion for cultural anthropology, he explores how traditional rituals such as pilgrimages, religious festivals, and sacrificial ceremonies have shaped and been shaped by broader social transformations. Drawing from extensive fieldwork and archival research, 吳's writings offer profound insights into the resilience and adaptation of indigenous beliefs amid modernization. His seminal contribution, '進香．醮．祭與社會文化變遷（台灣史論叢 民間信仰篇） (Traditional Chinese Edition)', stands as a cornerstone in Taiwanese historical studies, blending meticulous analysis with empathetic storytelling to bridge the past and present for contemporary readers.