The 7 Laws of Magical Thinking: How Irrationality Makes us Happy, Healthy, and Sane
Author:   Matthew Hutson
Publisher:   Oneworld Publications
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9781851689576


Pages:   304
Publication Date:   03 January 2013
Format:   Paperback
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The 7 Laws of Magical Thinking: How Irrationality Makes us Happy, Healthy, and Sane


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Everyone – even the most jaded and sceptical – believes in ‘magic’, in the form of luck, mind over matter, the power of similarities, jinxes, and destiny. In this wonderful exploration of psychology, Matthew Hutson  takes us on a fascinating tour of magical thinking in everyday life, revealing the healing power of John Lennon’s piano; the reason gamblers kiss their tickets; and why admitting you have no free will staves off addiction. 

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Author:   Matthew Hutson
Publisher:   Oneworld Publications
Imprint:   Oneworld Publications
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 19.80cm
ISBN:  

9781851689576


ISBN 10:   1851689575
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   03 January 2013
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable   Availability explained
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'This book is a remarkably creative synthesis of the science behind magical thinking, threaded through with a very personal narrative that engaged the reader.' BBC Focus


‘This book is a remarkably creative synthesis of the science behind magical thinking, threaded through with a very personal narrative that engaged the reader.’ * BBC Focus *


Author Information

Matthew Hutson is former News Editor at Psychology Today and has written for Wired, Discover, the New York Times Magazine, and others. This is his first book.

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