Chapter 1: Introduction.

Chapter I of the book "Magical Writing In Salasaca: Literacy And Power In Highland Ecuador", part of the Westview Case Studies in Anthropology book series, by Peter Wogan, edited by Edward F. Fischer is presented. It explores an interpretation of witchcraft beliefs and dwells on its implication on s...

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Published in:Magical Writing in Salasaca: Literacy & Power in Highland Ecuador pp. 1 - 27
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Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd 2003
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