Includes bibliographical references (pages [285]-288).
Killing faith -- Birthing faith -- The edge of the forest -- The anthropology of place -- Orchids: half sacred, half profane -- American girls -- Going to hell -- Harvard rules -- Anthropology of myself -- Fieldwork -- Pilgrims -- The body of woman -- Hungry ghosts -- The Naga princess -- Lessons in lying and killing for the black buddhist nun -- Open doors -- Flying igbos -- Landing