About the author
Danny L Jorgensen is the author of The Esoteric Scene, Cultic Milieu, and Occult Tarot, reissued by Routledge from its original 1992 publication. The book is a sociological study of American esoteric and occult subcultures, examining beliefs and practices described variously as mystical, psychical, magical, spiritual, metaphysical, and pagan, with particular attention to the tarot as a case study within this wider milieu. It approaches its subject as a scholar of religion documenting a social scene rather than as a practitioner offering instruction, making it a reference for readers interested in the sociology and history of twentieth-century American occultism. The catalogue lists two editions of the same title from different years, both from Routledge, and no other works by this author, suggesting the book's reputation rests on this single study.
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“Jorgensen delivers a foundational sociological study that dissects the American esoteric scene with precision and depth. By relying on extensive fieldwork and interviews, the author illuminates how practitioners define their…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Esoteric Scene, Cultic Milieu, and Occult Tarot Jorgensen, Danny L
“Jorgensen delivers a rigorous academic examination that prioritizes sociological insight over mystical instruction, making it unsuitable for readers seeking practical spell-casting guides or devotional literature. The text is…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Esoteric Scene, Cultic Milieu, and Occult Tarot Jorgensen, Danny L
