Animism and the Question of Life

Discover the profound insights of Istvan Praet in Animism and the Question of Life, published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in 2015. This engaging paperback explores the complexities of animism, asserting that its most distinctive characteristic is its remarkable restrictiveness. Praet expertly weaves together exceptional ethnographic material, including firsthand research on the Chachi of Ecuador, to shed light on this intriguing subject.

With a broad geographic scope encompassing the Americas, Asia, and Africa, this 198-page work invites readers to rethink the discourse surrounding animism. Ideal for scholars and enthusiasts of ethnology, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in understanding the intricate relationships between life and the world of animism.