Susan Greenwood is at the University of Sussex.

'Susan Greenwood has clearly made excellent work of her PhD research in writing this book. But more than that her research is insightfully accurate in its reflection of the Pagan community, and the central concerns of Paganism.'This is an academic book that certainly does add something to the Pagan community, and is well worth reading.'Pagan Dawn'All in all, a valuable but reasonably priced book which is highly recommended.'Reviewed by Daniel Cohen in Wood and Water'It does provide an illuminating insight into popular urban neo-paganism at the end of the 20th century.'The Cauldron'Greenwood weaves her own fascination and involvement with magic, to communicate the essence of magic, as she experienced it herself, with the rigours of scientific enquiry. This is the book's strength, as the author includes interesting emic details of the path of the seeker of High Magic practices, as well as scientific paradigms that employ an etic perspective. Yet the two are magically i

• Introduction 2 The Otherworld 3 High Magic: The Divine Spark Within 4 Witchcraft and Natural Magic 5 Magical Identity: Healing and Power 6 The Return of the Goddess 7 Magic and Morality: 'A Mixed Spectrum' 8 Conclusion

Susan Greenwood is at the University of Sussex.

'Susan Greenwood has clearly made excellent work of her PhD research in writing this book. But more than that her research is insightfully accurate in its reflection of the Pagan community, and the central concerns of Paganism.'This is an academic book that certainly does add something to the Pagan community, and is well worth reading.'Pagan Dawn'All in all, a valuable but reasonably priced book which is highly recommended.'Reviewed by Daniel Cohen in Wood and Water'It does provide an illuminating insight into popular urban neo-paganism at the end of the 20th century.'The Cauldron'Greenwood weaves her own fascination and involvement with magic, to communicate the essence of magic, as she experienced it herself, with the rigours of scientific enquiry. This is the book's strength, as the author includes interesting emic details of the path of the seeker of High Magic practices, as well as scientific paradigms that employ an etic perspective. Yet the two are magically i

• Introduction 2 The Otherworld 3 High Magic: The Divine Spark Within 4 Witchcraft and Natural Magic 5 Magical Identity: Healing and Power 6 The Return of the Goddess 7 Magic and Morality: 'A Mixed Spectrum' 8 Conclusion