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A general theory of magic / Marcel Mauss ; translated by Robert Brain ; foreword by D. F. Pocock

by Marcel Mauss, Robert Brain, D. F. Pocock

This sociological study examines the nature and function of magic across diverse cultures and its persistence in modern social thought. It explores the functional relationships between magic, religion, and science within human society.

Accession 24031 ISBN 0415253969 Publisher Routledge
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