Magic and Warfare : Appearance and Reality in Contemporary African Conflict and Beyond
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0230621023
ISBN-13
9780230621022
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Imprint
Palgrave Macmillan
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Dec 18th, 2009
Print length
188 Pages
Weight
334 grams
Dimensions
21.00 x 14.60 x 1.50 cms
Product Classification:
AfricaAfrican historyReligion: generalCultural studiesSocial groups: religious groups and communitiesCultural studiesReligious groups: social & cultural aspectsSociologyEducationEducation / Educational sciences / PedagogyWarfare & defenceWarfare and defenceAfrican historyReligion: general
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This study explores the roles played by magic in contemporary African warfare, specifically through the case of Sierra Leone, to assess its impact on behaviour in conflict. A conceptual framework is suggested for analysing culturally alien practices more broadly and to inform approaches to civilian and military intervention.
Introduction ''Magic'' in Contemporary Africa Spirits in Battle Thinking About Practice in Warfare Notes on the Case Study The Sierra Leone Civil War and Civil Defence Spiritual Context as Habitus and Capital Creating Magic Soldiers - Kamajor Mobilisation and Initiation The Kamajors in Battle - Magic, Tactics and Success Local Practice and the Wider World of Warfare
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