Shamanism and the Origin of States: Spirit, Power, and Gender in East Asia ISBN-13: 9781598741322
Shamanism and the Origin of States: Spirit, Power, and Gender in East Asia ISBN-13: 9781598741322 | 9781598741322, Book, Nelson, Routledge, Sarah Milledge | ISBN-10: 1598741322
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ISBN-13: 9781598741322
Binding: Hardcover
Author: Nelson, Sarah Milledge
Details: Sarah Milledge Nelson’s bold thesis is that the development of states in East Asia―China, Japan, Korea―was an outgrowth of the leadership in smaller communities guided by shamans. Using a mixture of historical documents, mythology, archaeological data, and ethnographic studies of contemporary shamans, she builds a case for shamans being the driving force behind the blossoming of complex societies. More interesting, shamans in East Asia are generally women, who used their access to the spirit world to take leadership roles. This work challenges traditional interpretations growth of Asian states, which is overlaid with later Confucian notions of gender roles. Written at a level accessible for undergraduates, this concise work will be fascinating reading for those interested in East Asian archaeology, politics, and society; in gender roles, and in shamanism.
Release Date: 15-07-2008
Package Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
Languages: English
Number Of Pages: 304
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