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BL
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1038816
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b793186
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| Main Entry
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Greenwood, Susan.
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| Title & Author
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Magic, witchcraft and the otherworld : : an anthropology /\ Susan Greenwood.
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| Publication Statement
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Oxford ;New York :: Berg,, 2000.
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1 online resource (x, 236 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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0585436002
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: 1000184404
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: 1474215092
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: 1847880568
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: 9780585436005
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: 9781000184402
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: 9781474215091
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: 9781847880567
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1859734456
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1859734502
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9781847880567
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9781859734452
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9781859734506
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-230) and index.
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| Abstract
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"Anthropology's long and complex relationship to magic has been strongly influenced by western science and notions of rationality. This book takes a refreshing new look at modern magic as practised by contemporary Pagans in Britain. It focuses on what Pagans see as the essence of magic - a communication with an otherworldly reality. Examining issues of identity, gender and morality, the author argues that the otherworld forms a central defining characteristic of magical practice. Integrating an experiential ethnographic approach with an analysis of magic, this book asks penetrating questions about the nature of otherworldly knowledge and argues that our scientific frameworks need re-envisioning. It is unique in providing an insider's view of how magic is practised in contemporary western culture."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
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Magic-- Social aspects.
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Witchcraft-- Social aspects.
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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment.
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Anthropology, Cultural.
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Anthropology, Education, Sociology and Social Phenomena.
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Anthropology.
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Behavioral Disciplines and Activities.
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Behavioral Sciences.
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Complementary Therapies.
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Culture.
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Magic.
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Psychiatry and Psychology.
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Social Sciences.
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Spiritual Therapies.
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Superstitions.
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Therapeutics.
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Witchcraft.
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Magie-- Grande-Bretagne.
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Néo-païens-- Grande-Bretagne.
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Sorcellerie-- Grande-Bretagne.
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BODY, MIND SPIRIT-- Spirituality-- Paganism Neo-Paganism.
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Magic-- Social aspects.
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Parapsychology Occult Sciences.
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RELIGION-- Comparative Religion.
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Social Sciences.
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Witchcraft-- Social aspects.
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Heidendom.
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Hekserij.
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Magie.
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| Dewey Classification
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299
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| LC Classification
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BF1622.G7G74 2000eb
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| NLM classification
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02.50bcl
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