The Anthropology of Magic

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, New Age, Magic Studies, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
Cover of the book The Anthropology of Magic by Susan Greenwood, Bloomsbury Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Susan Greenwood ISBN: 9780857850799
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: November 1, 2009
Imprint: Berg Publishers Language: English
Author: Susan Greenwood
ISBN: 9780857850799
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: November 1, 2009
Imprint: Berg Publishers
Language: English

Magic is arguably the least understood subject in anthropology today. Exotic and fascinating, it offers us a glimpse into another world but it also threatens to undermine the foundations of anthropology due to its supposed irrational and non-scientific nature. Magic has thus often been 'explained away' by social or psychological reduction. The Anthropology of Magic redresses the balance and brings magic, as an aspect of consciousness, into focus through the use of classic texts and cutting-edge research. Suitable for student and scholar alike, The Anthropology of Magic updates a classical anthropological debate concerning the nature of human experience. A key theme is that human beings everywhere have the potential for magical consciousness. Taking a new approach to some perennial topics in anthropology - such as shamanism, mythology, witchcraft and healing - the book raises crucial theoretical and methodological issues to provide the reader with an engaging and critical understanding of the dynamics of magic.

Join the live discussion on Facebook!

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Magic is arguably the least understood subject in anthropology today. Exotic and fascinating, it offers us a glimpse into another world but it also threatens to undermine the foundations of anthropology due to its supposed irrational and non-scientific nature. Magic has thus often been 'explained away' by social or psychological reduction. The Anthropology of Magic redresses the balance and brings magic, as an aspect of consciousness, into focus through the use of classic texts and cutting-edge research. Suitable for student and scholar alike, The Anthropology of Magic updates a classical anthropological debate concerning the nature of human experience. A key theme is that human beings everywhere have the potential for magical consciousness. Taking a new approach to some perennial topics in anthropology - such as shamanism, mythology, witchcraft and healing - the book raises crucial theoretical and methodological issues to provide the reader with an engaging and critical understanding of the dynamics of magic.

Join the live discussion on Facebook!

More books from Bloomsbury Publishing

Cover of the book Geographers by Susan Greenwood
Cover of the book Christ, Creation and the Cosmic Goal of Redemption by Susan Greenwood
Cover of the book Lenin by Susan Greenwood
Cover of the book Tort Law: Challenging Orthodoxy by Susan Greenwood
Cover of the book Theologians on Scripture by Susan Greenwood
Cover of the book Russian Homophobia from Stalin to Sochi by Susan Greenwood
Cover of the book The Mimiambs of Herodas by Susan Greenwood
Cover of the book Shakespeare and Cultural Materialist Theory by Susan Greenwood
Cover of the book The Wren Hunt by Susan Greenwood
Cover of the book Deception by Susan Greenwood
Cover of the book Sex Scandals in American Politics by Susan Greenwood
Cover of the book Summer Season by Susan Greenwood
Cover of the book No Place For a Lady by Susan Greenwood
Cover of the book Bozo Sapiens by Susan Greenwood
Cover of the book The Algerian War 1954–62 by Susan Greenwood
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy