About the author
Mensah Adinkrah is the author of Witchcraft, Witches, and Violence in Ghana, an academic study published by Berghahn Books in editions dated 2015 and 2017. The book examines how witchcraft accusations function in contemporary Ghanaian society, where belief in witchcraft remains widespread and purported witches are frequently blamed for illness, misfortune, and death. Drawing on fieldwork and historical context, it situates Ghana's experience within a broader pattern found in other African societies where witchcraft belief intersects with real violence against accused individuals. The book is written for readers in anthropology, African studies, and the sociology of religion who want a documented account of witchcraft-related violence rather than a practitioner's or believer's perspective. It sits apart from the esoteric titles in this catalogue as a work of social-science research on the consequences of witchcraft belief.
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“Adinkrah delivers a rigorous, albeit heavy, analysis of witchcraft accusations in Ghana. While academically robust, this text is not suited for casual readers seeking light entertainment or simple narratives. It requires patience…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Witchcraft, Witches, and Violence in Ghana
“Adinkrah delivers a rigorous academic examination that demands patience from casual readers. While its meticulous detailing of cultural mechanisms is impressive, those seeking narrative flair or personal memoirs will find this…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Witchcraft, Witches, and Violence in Ghana
