| Magical Writing in Salasaca: Literacy and Power in Highland Ecuador Contributor(s): Wogan, Peter (Author) |
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ISBN: 0367316757 ISBN-13: 9780367316754 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Literacy - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - History | Latin America - General |
| Dewey: 302.224 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.2" W x 9.1" (0.90 lbs) |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This engaging case study of Salasaca, a village in highland Ecuador, examines indigenous beliefs about writing, such as Day of the Dead name lists, comparisons with weaving, and a witch who kills people listed in his book of names. Magical Writing in Salasaca demonstrates that these beliefs reflect extensive contact with birth certificates, baptism |
