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Developing Magical Consciousness

Developing Magical Consciousness

Susan Greenwood

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2019
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Antropología
ISBN:
9781138078697

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The aim of this volume is to provide a theoretically researched and practical guide to developing magical consciousness as an affective mode of thought. With its focus on interconnections, an increasing awareness of magical consciousness can have a positive social and environmental effect.

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