Forsyth, MirandaEves, Richard2017-03-172017-03-179781925021561 (paperback)http://hdl.handle.net/1885/113393Sorcery and witchcraft practices and beliefs are pervasive across Melanesia. They are in part created by, and give rise to, a wide variety of poor social and developmental outcomes. These include uneven economic development, low public health, lack of social cohesion, crime, fear and insecurity. A further very visible problem is the attacks on men and women who are accused of being practitioners of witchcraft or sorcery, which can lead to serious bodily harm, banishment and sometimes death. Today, many communities, individuals, church organisations and policymakers in Melanesia and internationally are exploring ways to overcome the negative social outcomes associated with witchcraft and sorcery practices and beliefs. This book brings together a collection of chapters written by a diverse range of authors, both Melanesian and non-Melanesian, providing crucial insights both into how these practices and beliefs are playing out in contemporary Melanesia, and also the types of interventions that are being trialled or debated to address the problems associated with them.AusAIDapplication/pdfen-AUAll rights are reserved. By their use of these e-books, users agree to observe the following conditions of use: UNLESS EXPLICITLY STATED OTHERWISE you are free to read, copy, download, print and display the work solely for personal use or use within your organisation. Under the following conditions: Attribution You must provide appropriate acknowledgement to the original copyright owner Noncommercial Use The texts and images may not be used for any commercial purpose without permission from ANU Press. The texts and images are not to be mounted on any other server for public or commercial access without permission from ANU Press. Links to these materials may be made, subject to these conditions of use. Derivative Works You may not alter, transform or build upon this work.Witchcraft--Melanesia.Witchcraft--Papua New Guinea.Melanesia--Social life and customs.Papua New Guinea--Social life and customs.Melanesia--Religion.Papua New Guinea--Religion.201510.22459/TIT.05.2015