Mama Lola: A Vodou Priestess in Brooklyn Karen McCarthy Brown Hardcover 1991

by Karen Mccarthy Brown

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Mama Lola: A Vodou Priestess in Brooklyn Book Details Author: Karen McCarthy Brown Publisher: University of California Press Publication Year: 1991 Format: Hardcover Condition: Good ISBN: 0520070739 Language: English Condition Notes The book is in good condition with a sturdy hardcover binding. The dust jacket shows minor edge wear but is otherwise intact and protective. The pages are clean and free of inscriptions or markings. Overall, it is a well-preserved copy suitable for both collectors and readers. Description Mama Lola: A Vodou Priestess in Brooklyn by Karen McCarthy Brown is published by the University of California Press in 1991. This hardcover edition, printed in the United States, explores the life and practices of a Vodou priestess in Brooklyn, offering a unique anthropological perspective on Vodou as practiced in the diaspora. Brown, a respected scholar, provides an in-depth look at the cultural and religious significance of Vodou, challenging stereotypes and offering insights into its role in the lives of practitioners. This edition is part of the Comparative Studies in Religion and Society series, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars of religion and cultural studies. The book is in good condition, with a dust jacket showing minor edge wear but remaining intact, making it a desirable copy for collectors and researchers interested in the intersection of religion and culture. Topics & Subjects religion • anthropology • cultural studies • vodou

• Publisher: University of California Press
• Year: 1991
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9780520070738
• Condition: Good

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