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Witchcraft [electronic resource] : a very short introduction / Malcolm Gaskill.

By: Series: Very short introductions ; 228.Publication details: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010.Description: 1 online resource (xvi, 146 p.) : illISBN:
  • 9780191572661 (electronic bk.)
  • 0191572667 (electronic bk.)
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Witchcraft.DDC classification:
  • 133.43 22
LOC classification:
  • BF1566 .G37 2010eb
Online resources:
Contents:
Fear -- Heresy -- Malice -- Truth -- Justice -- Rage -- Fantasy -- Culture.
Throughout history, to the present day, witchcraft raises questions about the distinction between reality and fantasy, faith and proof. This book explores witchcraft, both as a contemporary phenomenon and a historical subject. It looks at witch-beliefs and accusations around the world, from pre-history to the present.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-137) and index.

Throughout history, to the present day, witchcraft raises questions about the distinction between reality and fantasy, faith and proof. This book explores witchcraft, both as a contemporary phenomenon and a historical subject. It looks at witch-beliefs and accusations around the world, from pre-history to the present.

Fear -- Heresy -- Malice -- Truth -- Justice -- Rage -- Fantasy -- Culture.

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