The Primitive Medicine Man

By R. R. Marett and Robert Ranulph Marett

Book Overview

The Primitive Medicine Man is a book written by R. R. Marett, a renowned anthropologist and scholar of religion. The book explores the role of the medicine man in primitive societies and their practices of healing, curing, and divination. Marett draws on his extensive fieldwork in Africa, Australia, and Polynesia to provide a detailed analysis of the beliefs, rituals, and techniques of these traditional healers. He examines the social and cultural context in which medicine men operate and the ways in which their practices reflect the values and worldviews of their respective societies. Marett also discusses the challenges faced by modern medicine in understanding and engaging with traditional healing practices. The Primitive Medicine Man is a fascinating and insightful study of the complex and often misunderstood world of primitive medicine. It is a must-read for anyone interested in anthropology, religion, or the history of medicine.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Psychology and Folklore, by R. R. Marett. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766139670.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142537056X
• ISBN13: 9781425370565
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"