Asian Anthropologies: Spirit and Fate Studies
Series reading order: Asian Anthropologies
- 1 Engaging the Spirit World: Popular Beliefs and Practices in Modern Southeast Asia - Ingram Academic · 2012 $135.00 View →
- 2 Fate Calculation Experts: Diviners Seeking Legitimation in Contemporary China - Ingram Academic · 2019 $120.00 View →
- 3 The Art of Fate Calculation: Practicing Divination in Taipei, Beijing, and Kaifeng - Ingram Academic · 2023 $150.00 View →
This series presents scholarly examinations of esoteric practices across specific Asian regions. The volumes focus on how individuals navigate spiritual forces and destiny calculation in modern contexts. Authors analyze the social roles of diviners and spirit mediums, highlighting their methods for gaining legitimacy within changing societies. Each book offers a distinct geographic perspective, moving from Southeast Asia to mainland China and Taipei. These works provide concrete examples of how traditional knowledge persists and adapts. Readers interested in the intersection of religion, sociology, and daily life will find these texts essential. The collection demonstrates the diversity of occult engagement across different cultural landscapes without generalizing regional experiences.
