The World of Shamanism: New Views of an Ancient Tradition
"As if on cue, just when I am beginning to think that shamanism is the ground from which all religions spring, along comes this book. I cannot imagine a book that would be more helpful to me in thinking through this important subject."--Huston Smith, author ofThe World's Religions"The World of Shamanismis unquestionably the most rounded compact introduction to shamanism, particularly the inner world of shamans, available today. A door-opening book for students of consciousness and spirituality."--Georg Feuerstein, Ph.D., M.Litt.Author ofThe Yoga Tradition"The World of Shamanismis unique in bringing together the full range of anthropological, psychological, and psychiatric literature on this vital subject. It does so with admirable scholarship yet still manages to be sensitive and clear."--Christie W. Kiefer, Ph.D.Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, University of California at San Francisco"The World of Shamanismis eminently useful and inspiring.  A brilliant integrative work that pushes the frontiers of consciousness in insightful, practical, and powerful ways."-Angeles Arrien, Ph.D.Cultural Anthropologist and author ofThe Four-Fold WayandThe Second Half of Life