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Magic: An Interdisciplinary Historical and Discursive Analysis

Magic: An Interdisciplinary Historical and Discursive Analysis

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Religion General

ISBN10: 6630019512
ISBN13: 9786630019513
Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
Published: May 29 2026
Pages: 180
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.41 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This book focuses on magic as a subject of study, exploring the process of its creation as a cultural symbol, its interaction with structures of power, and the reconstruction of its meaning in contemporary society through interdisciplinary approaches from history, anthropology, sociology, and postcolonial theory. The study found that the definition of magic is constantly changing as a result of dynamic power struggles, serving as a tool for dominant cultures to establish the other as well as a spiritual weapon for marginalized groups to resist alienation. The resurgence of modern mysticism reveals the limitations of the rationalist paradigm, prompting a reconsideration of cognitive systems beyond science and religion.

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