The Spirit of Shamanism

The Spirit of Shamanism by Roger N Walsh, MD, PhD. Published by Jeremy P Tarcher Inc, Los Angeles, CA, 1990. 1st Stated Edition 1st Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good- DJ. DJ has sm taped tear top back edge. 285 Pgs. 0874775620. LCCN 89-48642. The author vividly evokes the training, techniques, experiences, states of mind and healing practices of the tribal shaman. He delves deeply within the shamanic experience of journeying to other worlds and indicates how such ''cosmic travels'' serve as vital personal and social functions for the shaman's tribe. He also shows how some shamanic practices are found to foreshadow contemporary medical and psychological techniques. Description text copyright 2017 BooksForComfort. Item ID 31689.