Revisiting the Azande

Hau Journal of Ethnographic Theory, vol. 14, pp. 588–596

Abstract

This introduction to a special section, “Revisiting the Azande,” summarizes the historical context and theoretical insights of the classic ethnography Witchcraft, oracles, and magic among the Azande, by E. E. Evans-Pritchard. It describes developments in Zandeland over the century since the book was written and provides synopses of the articles in the collection. The Azande have lived through a turbulent century; witchcraft and oracular practices, and “Zande tradition,” have been steadfast but nevertheless hard to pin down and constantly changing tools for Zande people as they have managed the upheavals.

Authors 3

1. Louisa Lombard

   Yale University

   Affiliation as printed

   Yale University

2. Bruno Braak Aachen

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Leiden University

3. Isaac Waanzi Hillary

   Central European University

   Affiliation as printed

   Central European University