essay

The harp that plays by itself

anthropological approaches to the study of ethnomedicineYverdon, Switzerland • Published In 1992 • Pages: 127-147

By: Taylor, Christopher C. (Christopher Charles).

Abstract
This paper, originally published as a chapter in an edited volume entitled 'Anthropological Approaches to the Study of Ethnomedicine', explores concepts of pathology in local Rwandan therapies. It shows the central role of fluids in these concepts and in other aspects of social life.
Subjects
Medical therapy
Ethnoanatomy
Theory of disease
Ethos
Gift giving
Sorcery
General character of religion
culture
Rwandans
HRAF PubDate
2009
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Central Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Anthropologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem; 2009
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1950-1992
Coverage Place
Rwanda
Notes
Christopher C. Taylor
Includes bibliographical references (p. 145-147)
LCCN
92020369
LCSH
Ethnology Rwanda