An Epidemic of “jhin-jhini” - a Strange Contagious Psychogenic Disorder in a Village in West Bengal
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An epidemic psychogenic disorder called "Jhin-Jhini" which broke out in a village in West Bengal, is described. Tlie social anthropological perspective is explored.
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