Description: Robert J. Wallis explores the interface between the 'new' and prehistoric shamans of popular culture and anthropology, drawing on interviews with a variety of practitioners, particularly contemporary pagans in Britain and north America.
Review Quotes:
'Wallis has some intersting and insightful things to say about the pagan movement today, ' - The Cauldron
'Wallis's book is a well-documented addition to ... [accounts of contemporary spiritualities] ... demonstrating scholarly sensitivity to some complex issues, avoiding the pitfalls of both the overly rational approach as well as the defensive insider.' - Journal of Contemporary Religion, Vol 19, No. 2, 2004' ... Wallis' book does a wonderful job of systematically reviewing the complexity of issues and interests surrounding the topic.' - Journal for the Academic Study of Magic