The trials of Mrs. K.: seeking justice in a world with witches
In March 2009, in a small town in Malawi, a nurse at the local hospital was accused of teaching witchcraft to children. Amid swirling rumors, "Mrs. K." tried to defend her reputation, but the community nevertheless grew increasingly hostile. The legal, social, and psychological trials that...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Chicago London
The University of Chicago Press
[2018]
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| In: | Year: 2018 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Malawi
/ Witch
/ Belief in witches
/ Witch trial
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| Further subjects: | B
Social environment
B Trials (Witchcraft) Malawi B Superstition B Law B Trials (Witchcraft) B Tradition B Malawi B Einflussgröße B Magic B Example B Legal conflict B Witchcraft Social aspects Malawi |