Modern Occultism by Mitch Horowitz

A concise, accessible survey that traces the development of Western esoteric and occult currents from their 19th-century roots through their 20th- and 21st-century evolutions, examining key movements, ideas, and figures while explaining core concepts and practices; it situates occultism within broader cultural, intellectual, and spiritual contexts, explores its intersections with science, psychology, and popular culture, and aims to demystify both the theory and practical aspects of magical and mystical traditions for a general readership.

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