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A general theory of magic / Marcel Mauss ; translated by Robert Brain ; foreword by D. F. Pocock

This sociological study examines the nature and function of magic across diverse cultures and its persistence in modern social thought. It explores the functional relationships between magic, religion, and science within human society.

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