Shamanism: An Encyclopedia of World Beliefs, Practices, and Culture (2 Volume Set)

A guide to worldwide shamanism and shamanistic practices, emphasizing historical and current cultural adaptations.

Nearly 200 entries on shamanic belief systems, practices, rituals, and related phenomena

152 contributors including international experts and pioneering researchers in the field

100 photos, charts, and tables

Multicultural bibliography of significant materials from the fields of history, ethnography, and anthropology