Vodou in Haitian Life and Culture: Invisible Powers

This collection introduces readers to the history and practice of the Vodou religion, and corrects many misconceptions. The book focuses specifically on the role Vodou plays in Haiti, where it has its strongest following, examining its influence on spiritual beliefs, cultural practices, national identity, popular culture, writing and art.

Author: C. Michel
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 11/28/2006
Pages: 242
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.59d
ISBN13: 9781349533053
ISBN10: 134953305X
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | History
- Religion | Indigenous, Folk & Tribal
- Religion | Reference

About the Author
CLAUDINE MICHEL is Professor of Black Studies, University of California at Santa Barbara, USA, and Editor, Journal of Haitian Studies.

PATRICK BELLEGARDE-SMITH is Professor of Africology, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, USA.