Witchcraft, violence and mediation in Africa : a comparative study of Ghana and Cameroon

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dc.contributor.authorRoxburgh, Shelagh
dc.contributor.departmentFaculty of Social Sciences
dc.date.accessioned2014-11-13T17:20:42Z
dc.date.available2014-11-13T17:20:42Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.descriptionThe table of contents for this item can be shared with the requester. The requester may then choose one chapter, up to 10% of the item, as per the Fair Dealing provision of the Canadian Copyright Acten
dc.description.abstractSecurity, insecurity and protection are all aspects of power relations. This thesis explores how witchcraft-related violence may be addressed through the discipline of political science. A comparative analysis investigates the effectiveness of four actors’ mediation efforts: the state, religious organizations, NGOs and traditional authorities that are typically unable to acknowledge the reality of witchcraft and or address experiences of it, nor answer the needs of those seeking redress. The history of anthropological works in Africa have been justifiably critiqued for dismissing or ridiculing African traditional religions and beliefs. Though the intention to avoid insult is commendable, it is not reason enough to overlook important questions and to evade debate.en
dc.description.degreeDoctor of Philosophy
dc.format.extent1 digital file (256 p.)en
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dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10625/53279
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSchool of Political Studies, University of Ottawaen
dc.subjectTRADITIONAL SOCIETIESen
dc.subjectGHANAen
dc.subjectCAMEROONen
dc.subjectCOLONIZATIONen
dc.subjectABUSE OF POWERen
dc.subjectVIOLENCE RESEARCHen
dc.subjectAFRICA SOUTH OF SAHARAen
dc.subjectSPIRITUALISMen
dc.subjectPOLITICAL POWERen
dc.subjectPOLITICAL SCIENCEen
dc.subjectFREEDOM OF EXPRESSIONen
dc.subjectNON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONSen
dc.titleWitchcraft, violence and mediation in Africa : a comparative study of Ghana and Cameroonen
dc.typeThesisen
idrc.copyright.holderShelagh Roxburgh
idrc.docdelivLink sent to requester: https://ruor.uottawa.ca/handle/10393/31641en
idrc.dspace.accessLimited Accessen
idrc.project.componentnumber107099006
idrc.project.number107099
idrc.project.titleIDRC Corporate Awards 2012-2013en
idrc.recordsserver.bcsnumberIC01-9254-11
idrc.rims.adhocgroupIDRC SUPPORTEDen

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