Superstition A Very Short Introduction
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Superstition
Author | : Stuart A. Vyse |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2020 |
Genre | : Superstition |
ISBN | : 9780191859854 |
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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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