Stuart A. Vyse
Believing in Magic
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199996926
- author:
- Stuart A. Vyse
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, Usa
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 13.72 x 1.78 x 20.83 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Clinical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Believing in Magic: The Psychology of Superstition is a thought-provoking exploration of why superstitions persist despite advances in science and technology. Renowned expert Stuart Vyse delves into the psychological processes that underpin these irrational beliefs, revealing how they are shaped by our human sensitivity to coincidence, need for control, and efforts to cope with uncertainty. In this updated edition, Vyse discusses recent research on jinxes, paranormal beliefs, and luck, as well as the potential benefits of superstition for believers. He also examines the role of superstition in our culture and argues that alternative methods of coping with life's uncertainties are needed. By understanding the complex human behavior behind superstitions, we can gain a deeper insight into ourselves and our place in the world. By exploring the psychology of superstition, Believing in Magic offers a unique perspective on why these beliefs endure, and what they reveal about our nature as humans.
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