A cognitive theory of magic /
Sørensen, Jesper,1968-
Lanham ; Plymouth : AltaMira,
c2007.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-208) and index.
Magic in the history of the social sciences -- The cognitive foundation of magical action -- Magical rituals and conceptual blending -- Transformation and manipulation: a typology of magical actions -- Frames of ritual action: causation, diagnosis and prognosis -- Ritual purpose and the relation between magic, culture and religion.
Magic.
Magic
Cognition and culture.
Psychology, Religious.