Earthly Bodies, Magical Selves - Contemporary Pagans and the Search for Community

Summary

Offers a portrait of a frequently misunderstood religious movement - neo-paganism. This book explores larger issues in the United States regarding the postmodern self, utopian communities, cultural improvisation, and contemporary spirituality.

Product details

• Authors: Sarah M. Pike, Pike Sarah M.
• Publisher: University Of California Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.01.2001
• EAN: 9780520220867
• ISBN: 978-0-520-22086-7
• No. of pages: 314
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; RELIGION / Spirituality, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion, Anthropology, comparative religion, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, RELIGION / Comparative Religion, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Religion & beliefs, United States of America, USA, Social and cultural anthropology, Spirituality and religious experience, Ancient religions and Mythologies