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Magical Writing Salasaca: Literacy And Power Highland Ecuador
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Magical Writing Salasaca: Literacy And Power Highland Ecuador in Franklin, TN
Current price: $190.00

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Magical Writing Salasaca: Literacy And Power Highland Ecuador in Franklin, TN
Current price: $190.00
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This engaging case study of Salasaca, a village in highland Ecuador, examines indigenous beliefs about writing, such as Day of the Dead name lists, comparisons with weaving, and a witch who kills people listed in his book of names. Magical Writing in Salasaca demonstrates that these beliefs reflect extensive contact with birth certificates, baptism
This engaging case study of Salasaca, a village in highland Ecuador, examines indigenous beliefs about writing, such as Day of the Dead name lists, comparisons with weaving, and a witch who kills people listed in his book of names. Magical Writing in Salasaca demonstrates that these beliefs reflect extensive contact with birth certificates, baptism

















