ANTH 440 - Shamanism

Institution:

Seattle University

Subject:

Description:

Aspects of Shamanism and traditional medicine of interest to the generalist as well as the student of anthropology. Themes include: a) Shamanic traditions in many contemporary societies and cultures, b) the relationship between these and the "New Age" or "Neo-Shamanicvariants which have been gaining popularity in the U.S. and Western Europe since the early 1970s and c) the relationship between these healing traditions and bio-medical and psychotherapeutic paradigms.

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.seattleu.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 296-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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