| The Mysterious Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveaux: A Study of Powerful Female Leadership in Nineteenth Century New Orleans Contributor(s): Fandrich, Ina J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415762766 ISBN-13: 9780415762762 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $66.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - History | United States - 19th Century - Social Science | Women's Studies |
| Dewey: B |
| Series: Studies in African American History and Culture |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (1.05 lbs) 344 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Topical - New Age - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Cultural Region - Deep South - Geographic Orientation - Louisiana - Cultural Region - Mid-South - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. - Locality - New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This study investigates the emergence of powerful female leadership in New Orleans' Voodoo tradition. It provides a careful examination of the cultural, historical, economic, demographic and socio-political factors that contributed both to the feminization of this religious culture and its strong female leaders. |