*** BF1584.C3J34 2008 *** Drawing upon twenty years of anthropological fieldwork in the Hamilton,Ontario region,this book is a brief mongraph of the local Modern Pagan community in this area. In brief, the book provides: a basic understanding of the religious subculture, historical context regarding the major groups, and how to identify some of the traditions and lineages that inhabit the region. Although the focus is upon the Hamilton region the book is also general it its discussion of Modern Pagans and groupings within Modern Pagans. The book goes into detail as to how to observe Modern Pagans -- the methods described would be applicable to the study of other less visible and secretive subcultures within society. Whether you are a journalist, undergraduate student, or seasoned field researcher, this guide is an excellent resource for anybody who intends to observe this very intriguing and complex family of religions....More >< Less