Magical Writing In Salasaca : Literacy And Power In Highland Ecuador Hardback

by Peter Wogan

Part of the Case Studies in Anthropology series

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This engaging case study of Salasaca, a village in highland Ecuador, examines indigenous beliefs about writing, such as Day of the Dead name lists, comparisons with weaving, and a witch who kills people listed in his book of names.

Magical Writing in Salasaca demonstrates that these beliefs reflect extensive contact with birth certificates, baptism

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Format:Hardback
Pages:192 pages
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Date:27/08/2019
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ISBN:9780367316754

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