by StephanieY.Mitchem (Author)
Presenting a study of African American healing, this work sheds light on a variety of folk practices and traces their development from the time of slavery through the Great Migrations. Through conversations with black Americans, it demonstrates how herbs, charms, and rituals continue folk healing performances.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Edition: 1
Publisher: New York University Press
Published: 15 Jul 2007
ISBN 10: 0814757324
ISBN 13: 9780814757321