Witch Doctor

Traditional Medicine Man of Rhodesia

Michael Gelfand

 

The book is out of print.

Synopsis

The writing of Witch Doctor reveals a great sensitivity to and appreciation for African and specifically Shona life-ways. It demonstrates the author's intimate knowledge of the socio-cultural and purely medical aspects of the profession of the nganga. The audience for this book-which includes the specialist who wants a general profile of a prototypic Central and East African religious practitioner-will find that Dr Gelfand has ably provided an enjoyable reading experience.

Review

The writing of Witch Doctor reveals a great sensitivity to and appreciation for African and specifically Shona life-ways. It demonstrates the author's intimate knowledge of the socio-cultural and purely medical aspects of the profession of the nganga. - Colby R. Hatfield, The Journal of Modern African Studies

Author

Professor Michael Gelfand was one of Zimbabwe's most distinguished colonial medical practitioners, who received a Papal Order of the Knighthood of St. Sylvester.