"Brown weaves together fictional, biographical, and ethnological narratives into a moving account of the life of a Vodou community and its leader, Mama Lola. This book belies the stereotypes that still distort the image of this ancient religion in the academic as well as the popular mind."--Albert J. Raboteau, Princeton University "An eloquent contribution to the emerging feminist paradigm of scholarship as engaged, embodied, and life-affirming."--Carol P. Christ, author of "Laughter of Aphrodite" "A riveting narrative, ...
Read More
"Brown weaves together fictional, biographical, and ethnological narratives into a moving account of the life of a Vodou community and its leader, Mama Lola. This book belies the stereotypes that still distort the image of this ancient religion in the academic as well as the popular mind."--Albert J. Raboteau, Princeton University "An eloquent contribution to the emerging feminist paradigm of scholarship as engaged, embodied, and life-affirming."--Carol P. Christ, author of "Laughter of Aphrodite" "A riveting narrative, rich in detail. Karen Brown brings a rare, well-informed regard to her interpretation of Haitian religious life."--Lawrence E. Sullivan, author of "Icanchu's Drum: An Orientation to the Meaning of South American Religions"
Read Less
Book Details
Seller
Sort
U.K./EUR Sellers
Price: Low to High
Price: High to Low
Condition
Condition: Reverse
Pub Date
Pub Date: Reverse
Sellers Near Me
Edition: 1991, University of California Press
Trade paperback,
Good
Details: ISBN:
0520077806
ISBN-13:
9780520077805
Pages:
432
Publisher:
University of California Press
Published:
1991
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17854302113
Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $4.64
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description: Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Hide Details ▴
Edition: 1991, University of California Press
Trade paperback,
Very Good
Details: ISBN:
0520077806
ISBN-13:
9780520077805
Pages:
432
Publisher:
University of California Press
Published:
1991
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17948555833
Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $4.64
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description: Very good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Hide Details ▴
Edition: 1991, University of California Press
Trade paperback,
Good
Details: ISBN:
0520077806
ISBN-13:
9780520077805
Pages:
432
Publisher:
University of California Press
Published:
1991
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17871705466
Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $4.64
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description: Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Hide Details ▴
Edition: 1991, University of California Press
Trade paperback,
Good
Details: ISBN:
0520077806
ISBN-13:
9780520077805
Pages:
432
Publisher:
University of California Press
Published:
1991
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17956909071
Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $4.64
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description: Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Hide Details ▴
Edition: 1991, University of California Press
Trade paperback,
Good
Details: ISBN:
0520077806
ISBN-13:
9780520077805
Pages:
432
Publisher:
University of California Press
Published:
1991
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17900426170
Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $4.64
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description: Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Hide Details ▴
Edition: 1991, University of California Press
Trade paperback,
Fair
Details: ISBN:
0520077806
ISBN-13:
9780520077805
Pages:
432
Publisher:
University of California Press
Published:
1991
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17962165697
Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $4.64
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description: Fair. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Hide Details ▴
Edition: 1991, University of California Press
Trade paperback,
Good
Details: ISBN:
0520077806
ISBN-13:
9780520077805
Pages:
432
Publisher:
University of California Press
Published:
1991
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17954214792
Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $4.64
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description: Good. Cover/Case has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CD's, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included.
Hide Details ▴
Edition: 1991, University of California Press
Trade paperback,
Good
Details: ISBN:
0520077806
ISBN-13:
9780520077805
Pages:
432
Publisher:
University of California Press
Published:
1991
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
16620932180
Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $4.64
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description: Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Hide Details ▴
Edition: 1991, University of California Press
Trade paperback,
Fair
Details: ISBN:
0520077806
ISBN-13:
9780520077805
Pages:
432
Publisher:
University of California Press
Published:
1991
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17737504191
Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $4.64
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description: Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included.
Hide Details ▴
Edition: 1991, University of California Press
Trade paperback,
Fine/Like New
Details: ISBN:
0520077806
ISBN-13:
9780520077805
Pages:
432
Publisher:
University of California Press
Published:
1991
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17669207572
Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $4.64
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description: Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 432 p. Comparative Studies in Religion and Society (Paperback), 4. Audience: General/trade.
Hide Details ▴
ISBN-13: 9780520077805
Trade paperback
ISBN-13: 9780520070738
Hardcover
All Editions of Mama Lola: A Vodou Priestess in Brooklyn
Books by Karen McCarthy Brown
