Witchcraft: The Basics Contributor(s): Gibson, Marion (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138779962 ISBN-13: 9781138779969 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $118.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History - Body, Mind & Spirit | Magick Studies |
Dewey: 133.43 |
LCCN: 2018002465 |
Series: Basics |
Physical Information: 200 pages |
Themes: - Topical - New Age |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Witchcraft: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to the scholarly study of witchcraft, exploring the phenomenon of witchcraft from its earliest definitions in the Middle Ages through to its resonances in the modern world. Through the use of two case studies, this book delves into the emergence of the witch as a harmful figure within western thought and traces the representation of witchcraft throughout history, analysing the roles of culture, religion, politics, gender and more in the evolution and enduring role of witchcraft. Key topics discussed within the book include:
With an extensive further reading list, summaries and questions to consider at the end of each chapter, Witchcraft: The Basics is an ideal introduction for anyone wishing to learn more about this controversial issue in human culture, which is still very much alive today. |