Spiritualism and Society (Routledge Revivals)

by Geoffrey K. Nelson

Book Overview

First published in 1969, this title explores the origins of Spiritualism as a religion movement. The first part is a history of Spiritualism, with a focus on its origins within America and the development of the organisation within itself. Next, Nelson considers the rise of Spiritualism in Britain, using evidence taken from contemporary journals, other publications and interviews. Finally, the Spiritualist movement is analysed in terms of sociological...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 041571463X
• ISBN13: 9780415714631
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 322 Pages