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~ Mariko Namba Walter (Editor), Eva Jane Neumann Fridman (Editor)
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Shamanism is, arguably, the oldest form of religious experience, and the least understood. Almost every religious tradition has shamans, although they may be called prophets, healers, mystics, or miracle workers. The broad definition of shamanism used for this encyclopedia is "a religious belief system in which the shaman is a specialist in the knowledge required to make a connection to the world of the spirits in order to bring about benefits for the other members of the community."

Volume 1 contains 55 A-Z entries on "General Themes in World Shamanism." These include Demonic possession and exorcism, Fire and hearth, Initiation, Music in world shamanism, and Offerings and sacrifice in shamanism, among others. Following the general entries, volume 1 has sections on North America, Central and South America, and Europe. Volume 2 looks at Eurasia, Korea and Japan, China, South Asia and Tibet, Southeast Asia, Australia and Oceania, and Africa. Within each of these sections, an introduction is followed by between 6 (for Australia and Oceania) and 27 (for Eurasia) articles on various aspects of shamanism among the cultures of the region. Every article is signed and has a bibliography as well as see also references. The articles vary in size from less than a page to several pages. There are many black-and-white photographs (one of Zora Neale Hurston as a Voudou dancer) and drawings. The last volume has a complete and extensive bibliography, which includes numerous titles in languages other than English; a list of contributors and their credentials; and an index. The index is key to finding information in the regional sections. Unfortunately, the index is only in the second volume and does not indicate which volume a particular page number is in, which will be inconvenient.

The fascinating text debates the validity of older theories of shamanism as they relate to newer and more inclusive theories. It investigates the practice from prehistoric times to the present. It is a fascinating, scholarly work, rather than one written for a popular audience. Academic libraries in institutions with religious curricula will want at least one copy. Larger public libraries will need this, too. Robin Hoelle
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Shamanism has its origins in early human history and is as ubiquitous as the human desire to penetrate the mysteries of the supernatural. For millennia shamans have traveled into the realm of the spirits, hunting lost souls, healing the sick, interpreting dreams, and providing guidance in human endeavors on behalf of individuals and communities. In the wake of a rapidly transforming world, new forms of shamanism are developing and thriving.


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