Animism: Respecting the Living World

by Graham Harvey

Book Overview

How have human cultures engaged with and thought about animals, plants, rocks, clouds, and other elements in their natural surroundings? Do animals and other natural objects have a spirit or soul? What is their relationship to humans? In this new study, Graham Harvey explores current and past animistic beliefs and practices of Native Americans, Maori, Aboriginal Australians, and eco-pagans. He considers the varieties of animism found in these cultures...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 023113701X
• ISBN13: 9780231137010
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.4" x 8.5"