About the author
G. K. Nelson is credited with Spiritualism and Society, first published in 1969 and reissued by Routledge in its Routledge Revivals series. The book is a sociological study of the Spiritualist movement, tracing its origins as a religious phenomenon and its early development in the United States before turning to its growth in Britain. Nelson approaches Spiritualism through its organisational history, looking at how the movement built institutions and sustained itself as a religious community rather than treating it purely as a set of beliefs or practices. The catalogue lists two editions of the same title, from 2013 and 2014, both under Routledge. This is a work for readers interested in the social and institutional history of Spiritualism as a movement, rather than for readers seeking accounts of mediumship or spirit communication itself.
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“Nelson’s seminal 1969 study offers a dense, academic dissection of Spiritualism’s rise, making it a robust resource for sociologists and historians. However, it is not suited for casual readers seeking mystical experiences or…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Spiritualism and Society (Routledge Revivals) Nelson, G K
“Nelson’s volume offers a dense, theoretically rigorous examination of Spiritualism’s historical trajectory, making it a valuable resource for academic researchers and sociologists. However, readers expecting a narrative of…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Spiritualism and Society (Routledge Revivals) Nelson, G K
