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 cultural—or individual—beliefs and values. It also shows what happens when ritual fails.
- ISBN10 1800735286
- ISBN13 9781800735286
- Publish Date 13 September 2022 (first published 1 September 2022)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Berghahn Books
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 322
- Language English
- URL http://berghahnbooks.com/title/Davis-FloydRitual