The Occult World (Routledge Worlds)

by Christopher Partridge (Editor)

Paperback, 2016

Status

Available

Call number

130

Series

Routledge Worlds (2014)

Tags

History of Magic, Anthology, Magic, Divination, Popular Culture

Genres

Collection

Don

Publication

Routledge (2016), Edition: 1, 722 pages

Description

This volume presents students and scholars with a comprehensive overview of the fascinating world of the occult. It explores the history of Western occultism, from ancient and medieval sources via the Renaissance, right up to the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and contemporary occultism. Written by a distinguished team of contributors, the essays consider key figures, beliefs and practices as well as popular culture.

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

722 p.; 9.69 inches

ISBN

1138219258 / 9781138219250

Local notes

Glaring omission of Gardner, Valiente, Wicca, or Neopaganism in general.

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