The Science of Superstition: How the Developing Brain Creates Supernatural Beliefs

by Hood, Bruce M.
ISBN: 9780061452659
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"In an account chock full of real-world examples reinforced by experimental research, Hood's marvelous book is an important contribution to the psychological literature that is revealing the actuality of our very irrational human nature." -- Science

In the vein of Malcolm Gladwell's Blink, Mary Roach's Spook, and Dan Ariely's Predictably Irrational, The Science of Superstition uses hard science to explain pervasive irrational beliefs and behaviors: from the superstitious rituals of sports stars, to the depreciated value of houses where murders were committed, to the adoration of Elvis.

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Hood, Bruce M.
  • ISBN: 9780061452659
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 7.98 x 0.78
  • Number Of Pages: 320
  • Publication Year: 2010