Magic, Witchcraft and the Otherworld: An Anthropology
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- Synopsis
- Anthropology's long and complex relationship to magic has been strongly influenced by western science and notions of rationality. This book takes a refreshing new look at modern magic as practised by contemporary Pagans in Britain. It focuses on what Pagans see as the essence of magic - a communication with an otherworldly reality. Examining issues of identity, gender and morality, the author argues that the otherworld forms a central defining characteristic of magical practice. Integrating an experiential ethnographic approach with an analysis of magic, this book asks penetrating questions about the nature of otherworldly knowledge and argues that our scientific frameworks need re-envisioning. It is unique in providing an insider's view of how magic is practised in contemporary western culture.
- Copyright:
- 2000
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 248 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781000181227
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781003085911, 9781859734506, 9781859734506, 9781859734452, 9781859734452
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 08/04/20
- Copyrighted By:
- Susan Greenwood
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Social Studies
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.