The study of contemporary esoteric discourse has hitherto been a
largely neglected part of the new academic field of Western
esotericism. Contemporary Esotericism provides a broad overview and
assessment of the complex world of Western esoteric thought today.
Combining historiographical analysis with theories and
methodologies from the social sciences, the volume explores new
problems and offers new possibilities for the study of esoterica.
Contemporary Esotericism studies the period since the 1950s but
focuses on the last two decades. The wide range of essays are
divided into four thematic sections: the intricacies of esoteric
appeals to tradition; the role of popular culture, modern
communication technologies, and new media in contemporary
esotericism; the impact and influence of esotericism on both
religious and secular arenas; and the recent 'de-marginalization'
of the esoteric in both scholarship and society.
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