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Set against the backdrop of early 1970s Northern Ireland, the narrative explores the intriguing black magic rumors as a lens to examine the era's social dynamics. The author employs a multidisciplinary approach, drawing from anthropology, sociology, folklore, and media studies to shed light on the complexities of social history. This examination reveals how such phenomena reflect broader societal issues, offering readers a captivating glimpse into a tumultuous time that continues to resonate in contemporary discussions.
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Black Magic and Bogeymen, Richard Jenkins
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Black Magic and Bogeymen
- Subtitle
- Fear, Rumour and Popular Belief in the North of Ireland 1972-74
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Jenkins
- Publisher
- Cork University Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9781782050964
- Category
- Ethnography, Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of early 1970s Northern Ireland, the narrative explores the intriguing black magic rumors as a lens to examine the era's social dynamics. The author employs a multidisciplinary approach, drawing from anthropology, sociology, folklore, and media studies to shed light on the complexities of social history. This examination reveals how such phenomena reflect broader societal issues, offering readers a captivating glimpse into a tumultuous time that continues to resonate in contemporary discussions.