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Ritual
What It Is, How It Works, and Why
Robbie Davis-Floyd, Charles D. Laughlin
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Ritual
What It Is, How It Works, and Why
Robbie Davis-Floyd, Charles D. Laughlin
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Designed for both academic and lay audiences, this book identifies the characteristics of ritual and, via multiple examples, details how ritual works on the human body and brain to produce its often profound effects. These include enhancing courage, effecting healing, and generating group cohesion by enacting culturalâor individualâbeliefs and values. It also shows what happens when ritual fails.
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