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Der Boom des Hexenglaubens im modernen Afrika verlangt nach einer Erklärung. Welche Erklärungsmuster sind auf diese, nicht-westliche Kulturen anwendbar? Wissenschaftler stellen Fragen, suchen nach Antworten und schildern Kontexte. Witchcraft and witch-hunts have been as long part of African cultures, as beliefs in the occult and magic have been. Rumors about politicians or soccer clubs using magic to ensure the achievement of their goals, as well as reports on informal and neighborly conflicts based on witchcraft accusations, play a central role in a threateningly perceived reality. Witchcraft and witch-hunts are by no means mere remnants of traditional African folklore, but real, present and part of a social drama that present real, almost insurmountable challenges for African governments.
This book provides insights into varied psychological, religious and social implications of the witchcraft beliefs in different African regions and ethnic groups. These contributions aim to contribute to a deeper understanding of the social environments on a continent in upheaval. Dr. Rolf Schulte, geb. 1950, unterrichtet an einem Gymnasium in Schleswig-Holstein und ist Lehrbeauftragter für Geschichte an der Universität Kiel. Verfasser einiger Arbeiten zur Regionalgeschichte Schleswig-Holsteins und zum Thema der Hexenverfolgung in Europa.
