The History of Magic: From Alchemy to Witchcraft, from the Ice Age to the Present

Chris Gosden

ISBN 10: 0241997879 / ISBN 13: 9780241997871

Published by Penguin Books 14 N

The History of Magic: From Alchemy to Witchcraft, from the Ice Age to the Present This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9780241997871

Synopsis:

Three great strands of practice and belief run through human history: science, religion and magic. But magic - the idea that we have a connection with the universe - has developed a bad reputation. It has been with us for millennia - from the curses and charms of ancient Greek, Roman and Jewish magic, to the shamanistic traditions of Eurasia, indigenous America and Africa, and even quantum physics today. Even today seventy-five per cent of the Western world holds some belief in magic, whether snapping wishbones, buying lottery tickets or giving names to inanimate objects. Drawing on his decades of research, with incredible breadth and authority, Professor Chris Gosden provides a timely history of human thought and the role it has played in shaping civilization, and how we might use magic to rethink our understanding of the world. Product Information:• ISBN: 9780241997871• Author: Chris Gosden• Publisher: Penguin• Format: Paperback• Pages: 512• Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.1 cm 

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Title: The History of Magic: From Alchemy to ...
Publisher: Penguin Books 14 N
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good