A cognitive theory of magic:

Magic in the history of the social sciences -- The cognitive foundation of magical action -- Magical rituals and conceptual blending -- Transformation and manipulation: a typology of magical actions -- Frames of ritual action: causation, diagnosis and prognosis -- Ritual purpose and the relation bet...

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Main Author: Sørensen, Jesper 1968- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Md. [u.a.] AltaMira Press 2007
Series:Cognitive science of religion series
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Summary:Magic in the history of the social sciences -- The cognitive foundation of magical action -- Magical rituals and conceptual blending -- Transformation and manipulation: a typology of magical actions -- Frames of ritual action: causation, diagnosis and prognosis -- Ritual purpose and the relation between magic, culture and religion
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:VIII, 218 S. graph. Darst.
ISBN:0759110379
0759110409
9780759110373
9780759110403

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