How about Demons?: Possession and Exorcism in the Modern World (Folklore Today) (Paperback)

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"Quite an interesting book... " -- Religious Studies Review

"It is by far superior to anything else on demons we have seen in the past few years." -- The American Rationalist

"... Goodman is to be commended for a stimulating and wide-reaching treatment of a compelling and much-debated subject." -- Journal of Folklore Research

Rich in detail derived from the author's fieldwork and the anthropological literature, this work paints a picture of possession as one of the usually positive and most widespread of human religious experiences. It also details the ritual of exorcism, which is applied when things go wrong.

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• Paperback: 164 pages
• Publisher: Indiana University Press (May 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0253204674
• ISBN-13: 978-0253204677
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #629,714 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Shazaam!, May 6, 2007

By	S. K. Harrell (NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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It's no secret that I adore Dr. Goodman and her work. This book is no exception. I truly appreciate the body of knowledge she has assembled in this one title, addressing mental illness, spiritual intrusions, modern methods of approaching both and tribal wisdom to distinguish the two. Dr. Goodman provides a bridge between healing approaches that is incredibly under appreciated.