{"product_id":"medicine-magic-and-religion-9780415254038","title":"Medicine Magic and Religion","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this classic work, the author introduced the then revolutionary idea that indigenous practices are indeed rational, when viewed in terms of religious beliefs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Despite the distinction and variety of his scientific achievements, only those personally acquainted with him can fully appreciate the causes of that profound respect with which he was regarded. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMedicine, Magic and Religion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e is a document of first-rate importance ... and it will thus remain as a worthy monument to its distinguished author.'\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'I should like to meet Rivers in \"the next world\". It is difficult to believe that such a man as he could be extinguished.\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eSiegfried Sassoon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'I should like to meet Rivers in \"the next world\". It is difficult to believe that such a man as he could be extinguished.\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eSiegfried Sassoon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'The restraint, power and fineness of Rivers' mind make it impossible to be patient with critics who feel uncomfortable in the presence of his greatness.'\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eRobert Graves\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Despite the distinction and variety of his scientific achievements, only those personally acquainted with him can fully appreciate the causes of that profound respect with which he was regarded. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMedicine, Magic and Religion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e is a document of first-rate importance ... and it will thus remain as a worthy monument to its distinguished author.'\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5;","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd (Sales)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018123051351,"sku":"9780415254038","price":14.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415254038.jpg?v=1750775705","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/medicine-magic-and-religion-9780415254038","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}