Mal'uocchiu: Ambiguity, Evil Eye, and the Language of DistressUniversity of Toronto Press, 1 janv. 1997 - 159 pages In Mal'uocchiu: Ambiguity, Evil Eye, and the Language of Distress, Sam Migliore shifts the focus of discussion from paradigms to a practical examination of how people use the notion of the evil eye in a variety of sociocultural contexts, particularly in various aspects of Sicilian-Canadian culture and experience. Throughout the study, the author blends context-setting, case-studies, personal recollection, and interpretation to provide readers with an accessible, alternative look at the multifaceted nature of this folk tradition. His position as both an anthropologist and a community 'insider' affords him a unique perspective on the subject. This study will be essential reading for students of medical anthropology, religion, and ethnic studies. |
Table des matières
Introduction | 3 |
The Ethnographic Context | 17 |
Constructing | 30 |
Maluocchiu and the Language of Distress | 54 |
Maluocchiu in Everyday Experience | 74 |
Extending the Web of Significance | 99 |
Conclusion | 114 |
GLOSSARY OF SICILIAN TERMS AND PHRASES | 127 |
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Expressions et termes fréquents
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