The Spanish expression - la cultura cura (culture heals) - is an affirmation of the potential healing power of a variety of cultural practices that together constitute the ethos of a people. What happens; however; when cultures themselves are in jeopardy? What are the "antidotes" or healing modalities for an ailing culture? Healing Cultures addresses these questions from a variety of disciplines - anthropology; holistic folk traditions; literature; film; cultural and religious studies - bringing together the broad range of beliefs and the spectrum of practices that have sustained the peoples and cultures of the Caribbean.
#2333701 in Books 1995-04-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .37 x 5.47 x 8.25l; #File Name: 0312111274222 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Western BarbarismBy Richard J. BennettI wanted to know about Olaudah Equiano after seeing the film 'Amazing Grace' ... in the film Mr. Equiano had written a book which looked like a hit; and I wondered if it was still around. Thanks for Kindle and ; I found it; no problem !There's no excuse for Western Slavery; he should never have been kidnapped and taken from his home; along with his sister. He never saw her again (except for once after the kidnapping); nor his parents ever again.He was extremely bright; learned English; learned how to write; how to be a sailor and worked his way into the trust of the company or men who owned him ... and was considered indispensable. He was keen enough to learn about how to turn a profit and then purchase his freedom; and to put out his story; which we enjoy today.I did have a hard time believing the episode with sea-horses; but then I'm no sailor and wouldn't know how they act in a herd (or a school?).There was no mention of meeting William Wilberforce; but he was introduced to the Christian religion and became one.Interesting; Two thumbs up.Richard J. Bennett0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Love itBy Yummy=inmytummy88His narrative is wonderful in everyway when studying African literature0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Customergreat condition and beautiful read.
