{"title":"Chris Gosden","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the world of Chris Gosden, a distinguished author whose works delve into the fascinating intersections of magic, history, and human development. With writings that explore the role of magic in shaping cultures and personal growth, Gosden provides readers with a compelling perspective that bridges the ancient and the modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe History of Magic\u003c\/em\u003e, takes readers on an enlightening journey through time, exploring how magical practices have influenced societal structures and individual lives. This book, alongside his other insightful offerings, fits comfortably within the realms of Self-Help and Personal Development, inviting you to rethink historical narratives while offering guidance for personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChris Gosden's books are a treasure trove for anyone looking to enrich their understanding of history's influence on contemporary life. Dive into his collection to discover a rich tapestry of knowledge that enlightens and inspires.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-history-of-magic-by-chris-gosden-9780241979662","title":"The History of Magic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe History of Magic\u003c\/em\u003e by Chris Gosden offers a unique history of the forgotten, oldest strand of human history, and its resurgence today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree great strands of practice and belief run through human history: science, religion, and magic. Over the last few centuries, magic—the idea that we have a connection with the universe and that the universe responds to us—has developed a bad reputation. However, as Professor Chris Gosden shows in this extraordinarily bold and unprecedented history, it has remained a part of human culture for millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGosden argues that magic preceded religion and science. From the curses and charms of ancient Greek, Roman, and Jewish magic, to the shamanistic traditions of Eurasia, indigenous America, and Africa, through the alchemy of the Renaissance, to colonial dismissals of magic as backward, and finally to quantum physics today where magic and science converge, magic has endured. Drawing on his decades of research around the world, with incredible breadth and authority, this timely history of human thought across thousands of years showcases the essential role magic has played in shaping civilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46553845760236,"sku":"9780241979662","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3510163482274.jpg?v=1750080847"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/chris-gosden.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}