George Lapassade Books

Georges Lapassade was a French philosopher and anthropologist, recognized as a prominent figure in French anthropology and ethnology. His work delved into the study of ancient and modern altered states of consciousness, particularly trance, and explored the cultures of North Africa and the African-American community. Notably, he was the first anthropologist to analyze rap music as a social phenomenon. His research into trance states and folk rituals was influenced by the studies of Ernesto De Martino.