Magic: The Basics is a concise and engaging introduction to magic in world history and contemporary societies. Presenting magic as a global phenomenon which has manifested in all human cultures, this book takes a thematic approach which explores the historical, social, and cultural aspects of magic.
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Offering a global perspective of magic from antiquity through to the modern era and including a glossary of key terms, suggestions for further reading and case studies throughout, Magic: The Basics is essential reading for anyone seeking to learn more about the academic study of magic.
ISBN: | 9781138809611 |
Publication date: | 1st August 2017 |
Author: | Michael David Bailey |
Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 256 pages |
Series: | The Basics |
Genres: |
Religion: general Magic, alchemy and hermetic thought Eclectic and esoteric religions and belief systems Social and cultural anthropology Social and cultural history Society and culture: general |