Shamans, Housewives, and Other Restless Spirits

Shamans, Housewives, and Other Restless Spirits
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Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages : 252
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ISBN-10 : 0824811429
ISBN-13 : 9780824811426
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Book Synopsis Shamans, Housewives, and Other Restless Spirits by : Laurel Kendall

Download or read book Shamans, Housewives, and Other Restless Spirits written by Laurel Kendall and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1987-07-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This exceptionally well-written book is good reading, not only for specialists but also for beginning students interested in women, Korean culture, and shamanism.” —Journal of Asian Studies “Kendall maintains a closeness with and respect for her subject that keeps away the chill of academic distance and yet avoids sentimentality.” —Korean Quarterly, Spring 2001


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