Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-306) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Cover; Contents; List of Illustrations; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1 Introduction to Shamanism and Consciousness; Chapter 2 The Nature and Basis of Shamanism: Cross-Cultural, Linguistic, and Prehistorical Perspectives; Chapter 3 Consciousness in System Perspectives; Chapter 4 The Integrative Mode of Consciousness; Chapter 5 Shamanistic Therapies; Chapter 6 Evolutionary Origins of Shamanic Ritual; Bibliography; Index.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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What does the brain do during "soul journeys"? How do shamans alter consciousness and why is this important for healing? Are shamans different from other kinds of healers? Is there a connection between the rituals performed by chimpanzees and traditional shamanistic practices?
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BCE28514-EA8C-444F-A630-AE62DC0E6911
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Title
Shamanism.
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9780313381812
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Altered states of consciousness.
Mental healing.
Shamanism-- Physiological aspects.
Shamanism.
Altered states of consciousness.
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT-- Healing-- Energy (Qigong, Reiki, Polarity)