Superstition

Author	: Stuart A. Vyse
Publisher	:
Total Pages	:
Release	: 2020
ISBN-13	: 0191859850
ISBN-10	: 9780191859854
Rating	: 4/5 (54 Downloads)

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Download or read book Superstition written by Stuart A. Vyse and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you touch wood for luck, or avoid the number 13? Despite the dominance of science in today's world, superstitious beliefs - both traditional and new - remain surprisingly popular. From black cats to lucky pennies, Stuart Vyse explores the history of our deepest superstitions, and the psychological reasons behind why they persist today.

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