New Age and neopagan religions in America /

Pike, Sarah M., 1959-

New Age and neopagan religions in America / Sarah M. Pike. - New York : Columbia University Press, c2004. - xiv, 220 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Columbia contemporary American religion series .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [199]-204) and index.

Ancient mysteries in contemporary America -- Introduction to the religious worlds of neopagans and new agers -- Early varieties of alternative spirituality in American religious history -- The 1960s watershed years -- Healing and techniques of the self -- "All acts of love and pleasure are my rituals" : sex, gender, and the sacred -- The age of Aquarius.

0231124023 (alk. paper)

2003061844


New Age movement--United States.
Neopaganism--United States.


United States--Religion--1960-

BP 605 .N48 / P55 2004

299/.93