The aspect of witchcraft integral to this thesis pertains specifically to the dynamics of witchcraft accusation and what prompts its occurrence. In this connection the social-psychological perception of the Limited Good and the emotion of envy form part of this complex of dynamics. Four African groups: the Nupe, Gonja, Nyoro, and Ewe were similarly examined. As the Limited Good changes in form and symbolic character in the course of increasing market input on these African groups, witchcraft not only acts as a levelling mechanism but also as a legitimizing institution.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/182612 |
| Date | January 1982 |
| Creators | Dearing, Diana L. |
| Contributors | Flores-Meiser, Enya P. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | iv, 80 leaves ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
| Coverage | f------ |
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