Magic Science Religion

Magic Science Religion
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 187
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ISBN-10 : 9789004358072
ISBN-13 : 9004358072
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Book Synopsis Magic Science Religion by : Ira Livingston

Download or read book Magic Science Religion written by Ira Livingston and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2018-01-09 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magic Science Religion explores surprising intersections among the three meaning-making and world-making practices named in the title. Through colorful examples, the book reveals circuitous ways that social, cultural and natural systems connect, enabling real kinds of magic to operate.


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