Magic and Fetishism

Name: Magic and Fetishism
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Alfred Haddon
ISBN: 9781787369245

Author: Alfred Haddon

Narrator: George Easton

Unabridged: 1 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Interactive Media

Published: 02/17/2024

Categories: Nonfiction, Social Science, Anthropology

Synopsis

"Magic and Fetishism" by Alfred Haddon delves into the anthropological study of magical practices and fetishism in different cultures. Haddon explores the symbolic significance of objects, rituals, and beliefs associated with magic, shedding light on the diverse ways societies interpret and harness supernatural forces. This work contributes to the understanding of cultural diversity and the role of magical thinking in shaping human societies across the globe. Read in English, unabridged.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dio

I picked this up on a whim and was really quite surprised by how interesting it is. Lots of information on magic related customs, though it serves more as an overview than going into anything particularly deeply. Quick to read, though some language is archaic, as is the treatment of race.......more

Goodreads review by Nathan

I found this book, an obscure and forgotten century-old short manuscript from a philosopher of religion, to be surprisingly practical. As someone who is no stranger to reading about the lasting influence of magical thinking and the occult [1], this book was deeply relevant and interesting beyond the......more