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Magical Writing in Salasaca

Magical Writing in Salasaca Literacy and Power in Highland Ecuador - Case Studies in Anthropology

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This engaging case study of Salasaca, a village in highland Ecuador, examines indigenous beliefs about writing, such as Day of the Dead name lists, comparisons with weaving, and a witch who kills people listed in his book of names. Magical Writing in Salasaca demonstrates that these beliefs reflect extensive contact with birth certificates, baptism

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ISBN: 9780367316754
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
DEWEY: 302.22440986615
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 453g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 15mm

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