New Age and Alternative Spiritualities

This book introduces key issues in modern New Age spirituality, a field which ranges from popular fashions like Reiki, aromatherapy, feng shui and crystal healing to forms of esoteric magic and alternative lifestyle. It shows how New Age religions have assumed a valid place in modern society, and how the academic field of Religious Studies has responded to their disparate and non-traditional kinds of worship. Dominic Corrywright's clearly written, simply structured text highlights important people, places, and practices in New Age history and introduces basic critiques, providing an ideal starter guide for modules in new religions and a handy reference base for further study.