Magic
A Very Short Introduction
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20434378 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Owen Davies (0000-0001-6905-5753, University of Hertfordshire, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Pages | 135 |
| Publication date | 2012-01-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | BOOK |
| Venue | Magic (SOURCE_BOOK) |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1093/actrade/9780199588022.001.0001 |
| OpenAlex | W607400094 |
| ISBN | 9780199588022 |
| Open Library | OL25282559M |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 15 |
A wide-ranging overview of how magic has been defined, understood and practiced over the millennia introduces it in today's world as a real force that helps people overcome misfortune, poverty and illness
Aesthetics · Art · Astronomy · Cognitive psychology · Divination · Epistemology · Fantasy · history of magic · Illusion · Literature · Magic · MAGIC (telescope) · Magical thinking · Physics · religious miracles · science and magic · Supernatural · Superstition · Theology · Historical and Architectural Studies · Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies · Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs · Philosophy · Psychology · Religious Studies and Spiritual Practices · History · Magic, history · Witchcraft
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| Citations per year | 1.25 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2014 - 2026 (13) |
| Highly cited | No |