The Devil is Disorder

Reviews / Votes

"Based on a rich and refined ethnography, this book shows the powerful connections existing in contemporary societies between health, illness, and religion...The book shows us exactly how necessary and fruitful is to focus on the relations between heath and illness, on the one hand, and the interpretations of evil, on both individual and collective levels, on the other." * Religion and Society



"[A] Fascinating and detailed account of local medicine, morality and metaphysics in Trinidad. Excellent ethnographic vignettes and vigorous conclusions; a major contribution to current debates on religion and modernity." * Roland Littlewood, University College London



"The Devil is Disorder covers an area often overlooked in medical anthropology - the link to religious beliefs and practices. The author shows impressively the relevance of taking religion into account when studying medicine. Her study also highlights the dynamic nature of cultures and the adaptability of traditions." * Bettina Schmidt, University of Wales Trinity Saint David