Good intentions and bad sociology: New age authenticity and social roles

Drawing on New Age biographies, this essay questions the assertion of New Agers that enlightenment and authentiáty improve personal and social relationships, and offers a sociological justification for the imposition of social order and for the use of roles in the mediation of relationships.

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Main Author: Bruce, Steve 1954- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Carfax Publ. [1998]
In: Journal of contemporary religion
Year: 1998, Volume: 13, Issue: 1, Pages: 23-35
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)