The author is a researcher who studies curses as a real phenomenon from a psychological perspective. There are signs of wear and tear, such as stains and damage. This item is sold as-is, so please refrain from complaining about typographical errors or overlooked issues. Product Description: Curses still exist today. Focusing on real-life examples from "praying practitioners" in Shikoku, the book analyzes their effectiveness, which transcends the framework of modern science, from the perspectives of folklore, psychology, and transpersonal psychology. The author, a psychologist and Shinto priest, proposes a completely new "psychology of the soul." Publisher: Transview (April 20, 2003) Release Date: April 20, 2003 Paperback: 216 pages ISBN-10: 4901510150 ISBN-13: 978-4901510158