The Magic of the State

Autor*innen

• Michael Taussig

Parameter

• 216 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Ethnographie
• Philosophie
• Sachliteratur
• Sozialwissenschaften
• Soziologie

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Exploring the theater of spirit possession, the narrative unfolds at a mystical mountain where the spirits of marginalized groups embody the living, generating a flow of ecstatic energy. It examines the dual nature of power—its violent and alluring aspects—while challenging conventional notions of authority and the sacred foundations of modern sovereignty. In line with surrealist traditions, the work presents a thought-provoking critique of power dynamics and cultural intersections.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1997
• Einband: Paperback