Witchcraft and Sorcery Selected Readings
Witchcraft and Sorcery Selected Readings by Maxwell Gay Marwick, published by Penguin Books in 1972, offers a comprehensive exploration of the contemporary status of witchcraft around the world. This 416-page collection presents a variety of readings that delve into different approaches to the subject, including an extract from a classic study of the Azande, as well as insights into the European and Salem witch-hunts.
Readers will find that the book is organized into five parts, each addressing distinct aspects of witchcraft. The readings examine ethnographic perspectives, theories related to witchcraft, and the relationship between witchcraft and social strain. Additionally, the collection discusses the urbanization of modern witchcraft and how witch beliefs illuminate broader societal issues. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the complexities surrounding witchcraft as a significant cultural phenomenon.
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Dr. Marwick’s collection of readings paints a fascinating picture of the current worldwide status of witchcraft.Part One looks at the different approaches to the topic, and includes an extract from 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.This distinguished collection helps us to understand a serious phenomenon too often dismissed lightly.
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