Preface

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents ix
3. List of Illustrations xi
4. Preface xiii
5. Introduction 1
6. I. The Festival of Saints Constantine and Helen 10
7. II. The Interpretation of Religious Healing 50
8. III. The Anastenaria 64
9. IV. From Illness and Suffering to Health and Joy 84
10. V. History, Folklore, Politics, and Science 132
11. VI. The Celebration of Community in a Changing World 168
12. VII. A Full Moon Firedance in Maine 214
13. VIII. The American Firewalking Movement 253
14. IX. Contemporary Anthropology in a Postmodern World 289
15. Bibliography 307
16. Index 327