Reading order & editions

African Studies: Occult and Esoteric Topics

3 books in the catalog · Erin Pettigrew · Cambridge University Press

Series authors

Writers represented in African Studies

A short note on each author and their books in this series.

Series reading order: African Studies

  1. 1 Witchcraft and Colonial Rule in Kenya, 1900-1955 Witchcraft and Colonial Rule in Kenya, 1900-1955 · 2015 $47.00 View →
  2. 2 Invoking the Invisible in the Sahara Invoking the Invisible in the Sahara · 2023 $133.00 View →
  3. 3 Invoking the Invisible in the Sahara Invoking the Invisible in the Sahara · 2024 $39.99 View →

This series presents academic examinations of spiritual practices within specific African contexts. The volumes focus on distinct geographical regions and historical periods, offering readers a comparative view of how esoteric traditions intersected with local environments and political structures. One volume investigates invisible forces in the Sahara, while another analyzes witchcraft accusations under colonial administration in Kenya. These works are published by academic presses targeting students and researchers interested in anthropology, history, and religious studies. The collection does not follow a chronological narrative but rather thematic depth.

Every edition in the catalog

Witchcraft and Colonial Rule in Kenya, 1900-1955 Luongo, Katherine
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4.6
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Luongo, Katherine
Witchcraft and Colonial Rule in Kenya, 1900-1955 Luongo, Katherine
$47.00
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Invoking the Invisible in the Sahara Pettigrew, Erin -17%
★★★★★
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4.6
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Pettigrew, Erin
Invoking the Invisible in the Sahara Pettigrew, Erin
$133.00 $161.00
86
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Invoking the Invisible in the Sahara Pettigrew, Erin
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Pettigrew, Erin
Invoking the Invisible in the Sahara Pettigrew, Erin
$39.99
86
Read →

Frequently asked about the series

Do the books need to be read in order?
No, each title covers a distinct subject area. One focuses on the Sahara and the other on Kenya, allowing readers to choose based on their specific regional or thematic interests without prior context.
Are these books standalone works?
Yes, each volume operates independently. They address separate historical events and locations, providing complete information within their own scope without requiring knowledge of the other titles in the series for full comprehension.
What specific topics does this series cover?
The series covers invocations of invisible entities in the Sahara and the role of witchcraft in colonial Kenya between 1900 and 1955. It examines spiritual practices within these distinct cultural and political frameworks.
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