MAGIC, WITCHCRAFT AND THE OTHERWORLD by Susan Greenwood ( 9781859734506 )

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MAGIC, WITCHCRAFT AND THE OTHERWORLD
AN ANTHROPOLOGY

By:

Susan Greenwood

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1859734502

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Publisher:

BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC

Pub. date:

1 June, 2000

Pages:

256

Description:

An exploration of modern magic 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 defining characteristic of magical practice.

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.

Illustrations:

8 b&w illustrations, bibliography, index

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Imprint:

Berg Publishers

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