Believing in Magic: The Psychology of Superstition

by StuartA.Vyse (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1997

  $4.51

  We all live in a world of uncertainty, but why do many people, who are quite sensible about other aspects of their lives, respond to this uncertainty with superstitious beliefs or actions? To answer this question, Stuart Vyse examines current behavioural research and shows that everyday superstitions are the natural result of several well-understood psychological processes. Written in a style that is both entertaining and informative, this book demonstrates how complex - even paradoxical - human behaviour can be understood through scientific investigation.