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Latah in Southeast Asia: The History and Ethnography of a Culture-bound Syndrome
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Robert L Winzeler
Latah, an exaggerated response to being startled by an unexpected event or suggestion, is a phenomenon that has been observed among the peoples of the Malay archipelago. It has long been considered to be an illness or syndrome. Winzeler, a noted, anthropologist reviews the literature on the subject and reports on the attitudes of communities where latah is prevalent. to conclude that past characterisations of latah have not always been accurate. New Paperback. Reprint. Originally published in 1995. 172 pages with tables, maps, a bibliography and an index.
Weight: 0.5 kg Post free within Malaysia |
