Introduction to Volume IV
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Introduction to Volume IV |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 3137 |
3415 | |
Book Title | Religion, the occult, and the paranormal: critical concepts in religious studies, Vol. IV: Pop oc/culture, media, modern mythology |
Authors | |
Author | Farley, Helen S. |
Editors | Cusack, Carole M. and Farley, Helen Sara |
Volume | IV |
Page Range | 1-6 |
Number of Pages | 6 |
Year | 2016 |
Publisher | Routledge |
Taylor & Francis | |
Place of Publication | Milton Park, United Kingdom |
ISBN | 9781138917705 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.routledge.com/Religion-the-Occult-and-the-Paranormal/Cusack-Farley/p/book/9781138015098 |
Abstract | This final volume of Religion, the Occult, and the Paranormal is mostly concerned with how the supernatural is finding form in popular culture, in everyday life, and among the youth, with their apparently insatiable appetite for all that is different, macabre, alien, or sitting outside normal society. Film franchises based on paranormal themes are among the biggest grossing films of all time. The Harry Potter franchise appeals to adults and children alike, as does the Lord of the Rings franchise. These films are invariably released at holiday time so parents can take their children, buy them some themed merchandise, and escort them to various dress-up events populated by hundreds of small Harry Potters and Hermione Grangers. Religious and supernatural ideas are integral to the appeal of these films. Several chapters in this volume explore that unlikely relationship. The current also flows in the other direction, with popular culture providing the stuff of emerging religions. Most are familiar with Jediism, drawing its inspiration from the Star Wars franchise and the noble ideals of the Jedi Knights. |
Keywords | paranormal; esotericism; religion; religious studies |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 500405. Religion, society and culture |
Public Notes | Editorial material and selection © 2016 Carole M. Cusack and Helen Farley; individual owners retain copyright in their own material. |
Byline Affiliations | Australian Digital Futures Institute |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q33zy/introduction-to-volume-iv
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