Voodoo and Politics in Haiti

Voodoo and Politics in Haiti
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 161
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ISBN-10 : 9781349199204
ISBN-13 : 1349199206
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Book Synopsis Voodoo and Politics in Haiti by : Michel S. Laguerre

Download or read book Voodoo and Politics in Haiti written by Michel S. Laguerre and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-27 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not only does this book give a well-researched account of the politicization of Haitian Voodoo and the Voodooization of Haitian politics, it also lays the ground for the development of creative policies by the state vis-a-vis the cult. It is an indispensable research tool for the students of Afro-American, Caribbean and African societies in particular, and for religionists and political scientists in general.


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