The World of Shamanism: New Views of an Ancient Tradition

The World of Shamanism: New Views of an Ancient Tradition
- The World of Shamanism: New Views of an Ancient Tradition
Fascinating, comprehensive, and eminently readable, this guide explores shamanismâ€•the world's most enduring healing and religious traditionâ€•in the light of modern medicine, psychology, neuroscience, consciousness disciplines, and religious studies.

Praise for The World of Shamanism
"As if on cue, just when I am beginning to think that shamanism is the ground from which all religions spring, along comes this book. Â I cannot imagine a book that would be more helpful to me in thinking through this important subject."
â€•Huston Smith, author of The World's Religions

"...Unquestionably the most rounded compact introduction to shamanism, particularly the inner world of shamans, available today. A door-opening book for students of consciousness and spirituality."
â€•Georg Feuerstein, Ph.D., M.Litt, author of The Yoga Tradition

"A splendidly clear and timely survey of shamanism."
â€•Jean Achterberg, Ph.D., author of Imagery in Healing

"Quite simply, this book is a major step forward in understanding the vital phenomenon of shamanism. I recommend it highly."
â€•Charles Tart, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of California at Davis, author of States of Consciousness
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"...Eminently useful and inspiring. A brilliant integrative work that pushes the frontiers of consciousness in insightful, practical, and powerful ways."
â€•Angeles Arrien, Ph.D., Cultural Anthropologist, author of The Four-Fold Way and The Second Half of Life

"...Unique in bringing together the full range of anthropological, psychological, and psychiatric literature on this vital subject. It does so with admirable scholarship yet still manages to be sensitive and clear."
â€•Christie W. Kiefer, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, University of California at San Francisco
Country USA
Brand Llewellyn Publications
Manufacturer Llewellyn Publications
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780738705750
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Llewellyn Publications
Manufacturer	Llewellyn Publications
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780738705750
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The World of Shamanism: New Views of an Ancient Tradition

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