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Asmat of New Guinea, The: A Case Study in Religion and Magic

Synopsis
A study of the Asmat, a society in western New Guinea, showing their use of religion and magic as tools of survival in a world they perceive as hostile and threatening.
Series
Faces of Culture, Series
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min.
Year of production
1994
Availability
Out OF Distribution; 1999 sale: £12.75 (+VAT inc. p&p)
Subjects
Anthropology
Keywords
Asmat; New Guinea; religious belief and practice; social life and customs

Production Company

Name

Coast Telecourses

Distributor

Name

Resources in Training & Education Ltd

Contact
Donald Hill, Mark Brady
Email
admin@riteltd.net
Web
http://www.riteltd.net External site opens in new window
Phone
01749 689027
Fax
01749 689027
Address
26 Lower Chapel Court
South Horrington
Wells
Somerset
BA5 3DF
Notes
Probably no longer in business (2009)

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