Michael Harner

Biography

Michael James Harner was an American anthropologist, educator, and author. His 1980 book, The Way of the Shaman, has been foundational in the development of core shamanism, while his doctoral dissertation, The Jívaro: People of the Sacred Waterfalls, explored the social impact of technological change among the Jivaro Indians. Harner founded the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, furthering his work on shamanism and personal development. He passed away in 2018.