Producing and consuming New Age spirituality : the cultic milieu and the network paradigm

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    Abstract

    ![CDATA[The search for adequate conceptualisation and understanding of New Age spirituality is fraught with difficulties if pursued within the theoretical perspectives of sociology. The focus on commitment to, and nevertheless identity formation within, collectivities like churches, sects, and cults is a theme in the 'modern' sociology of religion which can lead us astray when we address New Age spirituality. Indeed, New Agers move through fluid networks rather than settled collectivities (Possamai 2005a).]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationHandbook of New Age
    EditorsDaren Kemp, James R. Lewis
    Place of PublicationGermany
    PublisherBrill
    Pages151-165
    Number of pages15
    ISBN (Print)9789004153554
    Publication statusPublished - 2007

    Keywords

    • sociology
    • religion
    • spirituality
    • New Age movement

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