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The second edition of this landmark work is enhanced by new chapters on Ogun worship in the New World. From reviews of the first edition:

" . . . an ethnographically rich contribution to the historical understanding of West African culture, as well as an exploration... Read Full Overview

The second edition of this landmark work is enhanced by new chapters on Ogun worship in the New World. From reviews of the first edition: ..". an ethnographically rich contribution to the historical understanding of West African culture, as well as an exploration of the continued... Read Full Overview

Presents an introduction to Yoruba religion as practiced in Africa and America.

Life is a chancy proposition: from the movement of molecules to the age at which we die, chance plays a key role in the natural world. Traditionally, biologists have viewed the inevitable "noise" of life as an unfortunate complication. The authors of this book, however, treat... Read Full Overview