Superstition: A Very Short Introduction

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Do you touch wood for luck, or avoid the number 13?

Despite the dominance of science in today's world, superstitious beliefs - both traditional and new - remain surprisingly popular.

From black cats to lucky pennies, Stuart Vyse explores the history of our deepest superstitions, and the psychological reasons behind why they persist today.

Introduction; 1 The meanings of superstition; 2 Religious superstition; 3 Secular superstition; 4 Superstition today; 5 Why do people believe?

; 6 The future of superstition; Further reading; Index

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ISBN: 9780198819257
Authors: Vyse, Stuart
Language: en
Pages: 160

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