Voodoo and Politics in Haiti

An analysis of the interplay between the Voodoo cult and the complexity of Haitian politics from the colonial period to the post Papa Doc and Baby Doc Duvalier era. The author attempts to reveal the strategic role played by Voodoo ideology and cult leaders during the Haitian Revolution.

List of contents

Preface - Introduction: Religion and Politics - The Evolution of Colonial Voodoo from African to Slave Religions - Marronage and Voodoo - Revolutionary Voodoo Leaders - Secret Societies - Pilgrimage, Voodoo and Politics - Politics and Voodoo During the Duvalier Era - Public Policies and National Prospects - Notes - References Cited - Index

About the author

MICHEL S. LAGUERRE is Professor of Social Anthropology and Afro-American Studies and a Member of the Executive Committee of the College of Letters and Science at the University of California at Berkeley.

Product details

• Authors: Laguerre, Michael S. (Associate Professo Laguerre, Michel S Laguerre, Michel S. Laguerre
• Publisher: Palgrave UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.04.1988
• EAN: 9780333468524
• ISBN: 978-0-333-46852-4
• No. of pages: 162
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Political sociology