Magical Writing in Salasaca - Literacy and Power in Highland Ecuador

Explores the connections between beliefs about writing and power in an indigenous village in highland Ecuador.

List of contents

1 Introduction -- 2 Witchcraft and Writing -- 3 Sources of Magical Beliefs -- 4 God's Book -- 5 The Day of the Dead -- 6 Weaving and Writing -- 7 Conclusion

About the author

Peter Wogan is assistant professor of anthropology at Willamette University.

Summary

Explores the connections between beliefs about writing and power in an indigenous village in highland Ecuador.

Product details

• Authors: Peter Wogan
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.08.2019
• EAN: 9780367316754
• ISBN: 978-0-367-31675-4
• No. of pages: 192
• Series: Case Studies in Anthropology
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories