Burmese Supernaturalism by Melford E. Spiro - 1978

Philadelphia: Institute for the Study of Human Issues, 1978. Softcover. VG. edge-wear to covers & spine edges. interior cover has previous owners name; title pg has red dot. interior clean. tight binding.. illustrated & blue wrappers w/ blue&white printing. book xxxvi, 300 pgs. content as follows: Preface to the expanded edition -- Introduction. The study of supernaturalism -- The types of supernaturalism. Witches ; Ghosts and demons ; Nats ; Supernaturalism: some explanations -- The thirty-seven nats. The thirty-seven nats: a typology ; The thirty-seven nats: the public cultus ; The thirty-seven nats: some explanations -- Illness and supernaturalism. Supernaturally caused illness and its treatment ; Possession ; The exorcistic seance -- Supernatural practitioners. The shaman ; The exorcist -- Conclusion. Supernaturalism and buddhism.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.