Sorcerers of Dobu - The Social Anthropology of the Dobu Islanders of the Western Pacific

Ever since its first publication in 1932, Sorcerers of Dobu has been recognized as one of the great triumphs of anthropological research and interpretation in the field of ethnography. A rich source of information on primitive psychology, the book presents sociological analysis of the complex tribal organisation of the Dobuans.
Originally published in 1932

List of contents

Introduction by Professor Malinowski1. Social Organization2. The Garden3. The Black Art4. The Spirits of the Dead5. Economics6. Sex7. Dance and Song8. Legend9. The Individual in the Social PatternAppendix1. Dobu and Basima2. Vada3. Administration and Sorcery4. Heat and the Black Art5. Further Notes on the Black Art6. A Batch of Dance Songs7. Conclusion

About the author

R.F. Fortune

Summary

Ever since its first publication in 1932, Sorcerers of Dobu has been recognized as one of the great triumphs of anthropological research and interpretation in the field of ethnography.

Product details

• Authors: R F Fortune, R. F. Fortune, Fortune R. F.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.08.2013
• EAN: 9780415866644
• ISBN: 978-0-415-86664-4
• No. of pages: 362
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion, Anthropology, Society & culture: general, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, RELIGION / Ancient, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Indigenous Studies, Relating to indigenous peoples, Social and cultural anthropology, Society and culture: general, Ancient religions and Mythologies