New mana : transformations of a classic concept in Pacific languages and cultures /

"‘Mana’, a term denoting spiritual power, is found in many Pacific Islands languages. In recent decades, the term has been taken up in New Age movements and online fantasy gaming. In this book, 16 contributors examine mana through ethnographic, linguistic, and historical lenses to understand it...

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Corporate Author:	JSTOR (Organization)
Other Authors:	Tomlinson, Matt, 1970- (Editor), Tengan, Ty P. Kāwika, 1975- (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Acton, ACT, Australia : ANU Press, 2016.
Series:	Monographs in anthropology series.
Subjects:	Mana > Pacific Area. Mana. Pacific Area. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book