Contemporary Magic and Witchcraft - Tapa blanda

This is a detailed overview of the magical traditions and practices of the modern western world. The book traces the lineage and beliefs of the major magical disciplines, beginning with the magic societies such as the Rosicrucians and the Freemasons, their link with Christianity, and the splinter groups they evolved into. It also examines the different strands of contemporary witchcraft that are practised. The mysteries of druidry, Wicca, chaos magic, satanism and modern feminist goddess worship are illustrated with images of modern paganism and witchcraft.

Dr Susan Greenwood is an anthropologist with a long-term interest in the study of magic and religion. She gained her doctorate from Goldsmiths College, University of London for her research on contemporary magicians, and has lectured and written widely on magic, witchcraft and shamanism. She is also engaged in ongoing research among contemporary magicians and pagans.