Superstitions : beliefs, rituals and magic / Xavier Waterkeyn.
Material type:
TextPublication details: London : New Holland, 2008.Description: 272 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781741106619 (hbk.)
- 1741106613 (hbk.)
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Fiction | Davis (Central) Library Non-Fiction | Non-Fiction | 398.41 WAT | 1 | Available | T00506493 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
"We are now living in the so-called age of science, yet superstitions and old wives' tales continue to influence the way we behave and live. For instance do you walk under ladders, or do you avoid black cats. Despite scientific discoveries, we are all influenced by our superstitions, beliefs and rituals. The book has full colour pictures, tables on horoscopes, astrology, numerology and religion, and a lenticular image on the cover."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
We are living in the age of science, and yet superstitions continue to influence how we live our lives and affect the way we behave. This book is a fascinating look at the cultures and societies that gave birth to these ideas in all aspects of life.
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