Believing in magic : the psychology of superstition / Stuart A. Vyse.
Believing in magic : the psychology of superstition / Stuart A. Vyse.
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New York : Oxford University Press, 1997.
Date
1997.
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N133.43019/2
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English
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xii, 257 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. Believing in Magic -- 2. The Superstitious Person -- 3. Superstition and Coincidence -- 4. Superstitious Thinking -- 5. Growing Up Superstitious -- 6. Is Superstition Abnormal, Irrational, or Neither? -- 7. A Magical View of the World.
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New York : Oxford University Press, 1997.
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New York (State)
Date Published
1997.
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Summary
Although superstition is a normal part of our modern culture, Vyse argues that we must provide alternative methods of coping with life's uncertainties by teaching decision analysis, promoting science education, and challenging ourselves to critically evaluate the sources of our beliefs....
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Believing in magic : the psychology of superstition / Stuart A. Vyse.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [239]-250) and index.
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N133.43019/2
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74VvDyVoq3Og
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ISBN
0195078829 (alk. paper)
9780195078824 (alk. paper)
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133.43019
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991005076009702626
