Witchcraft and Sorcery (Pelican Book)
Witchcraft and Sorcery by Max G. Marwick, published by Penguin Books on January 6, 1987, is a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted nature of witchcraft and magic. This 2nd edition spans 496 pages and is presented in English. The book is structured into five parts, each addressing different aspects of witchcraft, including ethnographic studies and historical accounts, such as the European and Salem witch-hunts.
Readers will find a detailed examination of various approaches to witchcraft, including theoretical frameworks that connect witchcraft and cultist movements to social strain. The text also delves into the urbanization of modern witchcraft and discusses how beliefs in witchcraft can illuminate broader societal issues. This edition serves as a resource for those interested in the cultural and social dimensions of witchcraft and magic.
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Part One looks at the different approaches to the topic, and includes an extract from Evans-Pritchard’s classic study of the Azande. Part Two samples the rich ethnography of witchcraft, and contains papers on the European and Salem witch-hunts. Part Three looks at theories of witchcraft and particularly at how witchcraft and cultist movements are often indicators of social strain. Part Four looks at the urbanization of modern witchcraft and Part Five at the way in which witch-beliefs throw light on other problems.
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