Possession – Erika Bourguignon (Chandler & Sharp Series in Cross-Cultural Themes) (Second-Hand Paperback) 
 
Possession by Erika Bourguignon is a groundbreaking cross-cultural study of spirit possession and altered states of consciousness.
Drawing on extensive fieldwork and comparative analysis, Bourguignon explores how different cultures interpret possession experiences — from healing rituals to religious ecstasy and shamanic practice. The book investigates the psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of possession, situating it within anthropology, psychology of religion, and cultural history.
As part of the Chandler & Sharp Series in Cross-Cultural Themes, this volume has become a key reference for scholars and students interested in religion and human experience across traditions.