Magic and Warfare : Appearance and Reality in Contemporary African Conflict and Beyond

Name: Magic and Warfare
Brand: Palgrave Macmillan
SKU: 9780230621022
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ISBN: 9780230621022

by N. Wlodarczyk

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Format Hardback

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: Africa African history Religion: general Cultural studies Social groups: religious groups and communities Cultural studies Religious groups: social & cultural aspects Sociology Education Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy Warfare & defence Warfare and defence African history Religion: 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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