{"product_id":"2025200060804-secondhand-sorcerer-and-witch-in-melanesia","title":"Sorcerer And Witch In Melanesia","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Michele Stephen\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Melbourne University Press, 1987\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis academic work presents a compelling ethnographic study of sorcery and witchcraft within the diverse cultures of Melanesia. It uncovers the intricate social functions and spiritual beliefs surrounding these practices, illustrating their profound impact on community dynamics and individual lives. The author meticulously details the rituals, accusations, and societal responses associated with magical practitioners, offering a nuanced understanding of indigenous worldviews. Through rigorous research, the text argues for the significance of these phenomena in shaping legal systems, power structures, and moral frameworks across the region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48266540220635,"sku":"2025200060804-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/b8246fc6-1950-49b4-8137-1434d7c4f893.png?v=1771168340","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2025200060804-secondhand-sorcerer-and-witch-in-melanesia","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}