Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-198) and index.
Contents
Foreword / John M. Kirk -- 1. The Struggle against Illness -- 2. Cuba and the Formation of Santeria -- 3. Etiology and Healing -- 4. Pantheon and Rituals -- 5. Healing, Curing, and the Self -- 6. Experiences of Healing -- 7. A Critique of Santeria -- 8. Conclusion -- App. 1. Herbs and Plants -- App. 2. An Examination of Santeria Consultations -- App. 3. List of Narrators.