Description

About the Book

The second edition of this book is an in-depth study of demonic belief and practices of nineteen religious communities of the world and its impact on their socio-cultural life from the beginning of civilization to contemporary world. This edition is classified into two parts—Oriental demonology and Occidental demonology. First part deals with demonic belief and practices of twelve Oriental religious communities and the second part describes demonic belief and practices of seven Occidental religious communities. We feel this revised edition presents a wide range of excellent research on the demonic practices in oriental and occidental socio-religious tradition.

About the Author

R. Khanam is a young and dynamic teacher and scholar of sociology of Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata. She was co-editor of nine volumes book of Muslim Feminism and Feminist Movement. She has contributed a number of research papers in journals of international repute. She is also participated and presented papers in national and international seminars, conferences and workshop. She is associated with social activities.