Witchcraft

<p>From fairy tales and fiction to Tiktok, the spectre of the witch has cast a long shadow over women and popular culture. <i>Witchcraft: Gendered Perspectives</i> traces the history of and evolution of the term “witch” across six centuries.</p><p>Tracing the history of witchcraft from the publication of the Malleus Maleficarum to its contemporary representation and reclamation, this volume takes a gendered and intersectional approach to the cultural and historical shifts which have both demonised and democratised the witch online and in public discourse. Amongst these are:</p><p>- The witch trials in Scotland, England, and America;</p><p>- Literary and screen re-imaginings of the witch;</p><p>- The rise of Wicca as an alternative religion.</p><p><i>Witchcraft: Gendered Perspectives</i> is an invaluable resource for graduate and undergraduate students across gender studies, queer history, religious studies, media studies, and European and North American history. </p>