Shamanism: The Timeless Religion

Manvir Singh

€ 29.99

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From a brilliant, young, Harvard-trained anthropologist and contributor to The New Yorker comes a fascinating investigation into the spiritual practice of shamanism, from its beginnings to the present moment, for readers disaffected with organized religion who seek a more personal approach to spirituality.

"A vivid study of who shamans are, and why their practices, which predate organized religion, have endured for centuries. [Singh] deftly weaves together memoir and fieldwork, reporting from places as varied as Indonesia, the Amazon forest, and Burning Man, and reveals how shamanistic traditions have infiltrated both our culture and our politics."
—The New Yorker, "Best Books We Read this Week"

"A panoramic survey: Singh has done the fieldwork, the legwork, and the drugwork.”
—The Atlantic

“Blending memoir, investigative journalism, and anthropological fieldwork, Shamanism is a deep dive into a religious tradition that is as mysterious as it is timeless."
—Time, "Best New Books to Read in May"

"A fascinating compendium of shamanistic behaviour and techniques... Singh writes with a beguiling mixture of erudition and sheer delight in his discoveries. He is also willing to put in the hard yards."
—The Spectator (UK)

"Monumental. . . . Stunningly well-researched."
—Irish Times

“Brilliantly traces the evolution of shamanism across history. . . . Singh makes especially insightful points about how shamanism has engaged in a somewhat contradictory dance with religion, first influencing it and then threatening to siphon away adherents who crave a rawer spiritual experience. . . . Combining meticulous research and an excellent grasp of psychological and sociocultural theories, Singh paints a panoramic portrait of a little-understood subject.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)