Anthropology: Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion

Are there broad generalizations that can be made about witchcraft in all cultures? Characteristics? Manifestations? Accusers? Accused?Are there differences that can be made about witchcraft and witchcraft accusations in small-scale versus large-scale societies?What is...

Anthropology: Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion

Are there broad generalizations that can be made about witchcraft in all cultures? Characteristics? Manifestations? Accusers? Accused?Are there differences that can be made about witchcraft and witchcraft accusations in small-scale versus large-scale societies?What is...

Witchcraft

Description Respond to: Discuss the evidence for and against the idea that living humans can contact and interact with nonphysical spirits. One source provided: Chapter 6&7: Michael Winkelman & John R. Baker, Supernatural As Natural: A Biocultural Approach to...

ANTH 5: Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion

Choose one of the following topics to research throughout the semester. You will write two papers about your topic.   1) What can a life history tell you about someone’s religious or spiritual path? Conduct four interviews (about one hour each, over the course of...