Theories of Illness: World Survey

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Synopsis
Theories of Illness establishes a new landmark in comparative studies. Utilizing concepts from modern medicine and anthropological theory, Professor Murdock distinguishes the natural causes of illness from theories of supernatural causation. He subdivides the latter into theories of illness that are related to aggression (witchcraft, sorcery, and spirit aggression) and those which are related to guilt and a sense of sin (taboo violation and mystical retribution). Obviously, these relate to man's most basic beliefs as revealed in early religions.
Copyright:
1980

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
126 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780822934288
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N/A
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
University of Pittsburgh Press
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Science, Disability-Related, Health, Mind and Body, Religion and Spirituality
Submitted By:
Alliant International University
Proofread By:
Alliant International University
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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