商品簡介
McNamara (neurology, Boston U. School of Medicine, Boston, MA.) presents this two-volume chronological history and study of spirit possession and exorcism. The author examines the physical, phenomenological, psychological, and neurobiological elements of possession as well as its influences on culture and society. Volume one covers the history of spirit possession while volume two deals with case studies. This cross-cultural history and evaluation will be of interest to those studying neurobiology as well as psychology, anthropology, and religion. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
Patrick McNamara, PhD, is associate professor of neurology at Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA.
