Shamans, Housewives, and Other Restless Spirits
Women in Korean Ritual Life
University of Hawaii Press
“This exceptionally well-written book is good reading, not only for specialists but also for beginning students interested in women, Korean culture, and shamanism.” —Journal of Asian Studies
“Kendall maintains a closeness with and respect for her subject that keeps away the chill of academic distance and yet avoids sentimentality.” —Korean Quarterly, Spring 2001
This exceptionally well-written book is good reading, not only for specialists but also for beginning students interested in women, Korean culture, and shamanism.
Kendall maintains a closeness with and respect for her subject that keeps away the chill of academic distance and yet avoids sentimentality.
