ISBN: 9780140801552 - Witchcraft and Sorcery (modern Sociological Readings) (12 results)

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. (1st) Mass-market paperback, glossy brown wrappers with design in shades of green, 416 lightly browned pages, some pencil notes on inside back wrapper. Slight surface wear at bottom front tip and long spine right edge, three tiny surface wear spots on back wrapper, creases with slight wear at bottom back tip. Essays by Evans-Pritchard, Raymond Firth, Baroja, Isaac Schapera, Audrey Richards, J.D. Krige, S.F. Nadel, Robin Horton and others. Near Good.…

Condition: gut. 416 S., 18 cm, gebräunt, Einband leicht berieben. Sprache: Englisch.

Condition: good. This book is in Good condition. There may be some notes and highlighting but otherwise the book is in overall good condition.

Condition: Good. Good solid paperback with moderate reading/age wear, may have some light markings, pages may have some mild tanning. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Reprint. slight wear to covers and cover edges, owners name front endpaper, otherwise book clean and tight Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Paperback edition. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 416 p. ; 18 cm. Subjects; Witchcraft. Occultism. Sorcery Psychology Witchcraft. Witchcraft Addresses, essays, lectures. Anthropology Addresses, essays, lectures. 1 Kg.…

Paperback edition. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 416 p. ; 18 cm. Subjects; Witchcraft. Occultism. Sorcery Psychology Witchcraft. Witchcraft Addresses, essays, lectures. Anthropology Addresses, essays, lectures. 1 Kg.…

Original Wraps. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket, as Issued. First Edition. A third printing of the first edition, published as a paperback original (PBO) in the Penguin Education / Penguin Modern Sociology Readings series in 1975. The book was first printed in 1970, and reprinted in 1972 before this printing. ***Very good in illustrated card covers. The covers are largely uncreased, but there are some marks on the back cover (which has a white background). Some light rubbing at the edges. The original printed price on the back cover has been inked out. No serious creases or tears. Some light foxing marks to the top edge of the page block. No reading lean to the binding. Spine flat (not rolled from reading) with just very light vertical reading creases. Spine unfaded. Internally also very good with no previous ownership inscriptions, but with a Book Exchange (Clacton Covered Market) ink stamp to the first printed page (please see scans). Interior pages clean with no foxing. No creases or tears. paper stock lightly tanned. ***180mm x 110mm. 416 pages including a section of Acknowledgements, Author Index and a Conceptual Index at the back of the book. ***'There are still many societies in existence for whom witchcraft, sorcery and other magical systems are tangible and threatening realities. Nor is our own emancipation from a belief in magic very far advanced, as is demonstrated by our continuing observance of superstitions. Professor Marwick's collection of Readings paints a fascinating picture of the current worldwide status of witchcraft'. (Quote taken from the back cover) ***A very interesting book - surprisingly uncommon now in any printing. Of particular interest to those studying the social history of Witchcraft and Sorcery. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only, and we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate (e.g. for paperbacks and pamphlets). For heavier books and sets, please contact us for postal rates before ordering, especially if purchasing from outside the UK.…

Softcover. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued. 416 pages. Page dimensions: 180 x 110mm. Various contributors. Includes the chapter "The European Witch-Craze" by H. R. Trevor-Roper, from his book "Religionm, Reformation and Social Change". "Professor Marwick's collection of Readings paints a fascinating picture of the current worldwide status of witchcraft." - from blurb on rear cover. Series: Penguin Modern Sociology Readings. Very Good No dust jacket as issued.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Selected Readings. Collection of essays by various authors looking at definitions, history from the earliest through to modern times, witchcraft in different cultures around the world, beliefs and practice, social implications, etc. Penguin Modern Sociology series. Penguin Books Ltd, Harmondsworth, UK 1970. 416pp pb orange covers, spine & covers rubbed, creased & discoloured, pages browned, previous owner's signature, good. …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

1970. Penguin. Soft covers. Book - Good. Ex-lib.