Shamanism. A reader

Shamanism has been practised amongst communities all over the world for millennia; as one of the world´s most universal and enduring spiritual traditions, it continues to survive today in both modern and ancient forms. During its long evolution from Siberia, Aboriginal Australia, Northern Europe and South America to the New Age movement and household television screen, it has provoked and enthused critics across the academic disciplines. The book gathers together perspectives from anthropology, psychology, musicology, botany and other disciplines to provide a unique overview of modern writing on shamanism.