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As a study of magic in 'primitive' societies and its survival today in our thoughts and social actions,this insightful workrepresents what Claude Lvi-Strauss called, in an introduction to that edition, the astonishing modernity of the mind of one of the century's greatest thinkers. Providing a fascinating snapshot of magic throughout various cultures, as well as deep sociological and religious insights that are still very much relevant today, A General Theory of Magic presents itself as a classic for our times.Mauss, Marcel is the author of 'General Theory of Magic' with ISBN 9780415253963 and ISBN 0415253969.
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