Dark enlightenment : The historical, sociological, and discursive contexts of contemporary esoteric magic/ by Kennet Granholm.

Author
Granholm, Kennet, 1977- [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Boston : Brill, 2014.
Description
230 pages ; 25 cm

Details

Subject(s)
Series
Summary note
"In Dark Enlightenment Kennet Granholm explores the historical, sociological, and discursive contexts of contemporary esoteric magic. The book is focused on the Sweden-originated Left-Hand Path magic order Dragon rouge in particular, but through a detailed contextualizing examination of this case study it offers a broader visage of contemporary esotericism in general. The author takes cue from both the historiography of Western esotericism and the sociological study of new religions and religious change, aiming to provide a transdisciplinary framework for a comprehensive study of esotericism in late modernity." --Page [4] of cover.
Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Action note
Committed to retain in perpetuity — ReCAP Shared Collection (HUL)
Contents
  • The study of contemporary magic
  • Major trends in post-enlightenment esotericism
  • Dragon Rouge : history, philosophy, structures
  • Ethnographies of dark magic
  • The discursive formation of dark magic
  • The impact of broader societal discourses
  • Esotericism in late modernity.
ISBN
  • 9789004274860 (hardback : alk. paper)
  • 9004274863 (hardback : alk. paper)
LCCN
^^2014014507
OCLC
878224775
RCP
H - S
Statement on language in description
Princeton University Library aims to describe library materials in a manner that is respectful to the individuals and communities who create, use, and are represented in the collections we manage. Read more...