Magic, Witchcraft and Religion: An Anthropological Study of the Supernatural, 6/e

Arthur Lehmann, California State University -- Chico
Pamela Moro, Willamette University
James Myers, California State University -- Chico

Shamans, Priests, and Prophets

Internet Exercises


1		Siberian Shamanism: read about changing conception of the practice. Visit: http://haldjas.folklore.ee/folklore/vol2/hoppal.htm What was the general view about the prevalence of Siberian shamanism a few decades ago? What is a modern emerging trend in Siberia with regards to shamanism? What are the two main classes of Eurasian shamanism that Mihaly Hoppal identifies? What is the current trend in Tuva with regard to shamans? Why do researchers often lament that this is the end of Siberian shamanism?



2		Reflections of Waco: read this communication studies essay on the Waco incident. Visit: http://www.natcom.org/research/Doc%20Honors/rob%20agne%20paper.doc What insights can be gained from the communication perspective? According to Robert R. Agne, what was the most frustrating and difficult obstacle that the negotiators faced in the standoff? What was the negotiator's response to the "Bible Babble"? What other incident does the author draw parallels with? According to Agnes, what changed the negotiation dynamic so dramatically?

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