The author builds on the broader interpretive/constructionist ethnographic and pragmatist
traditions, particularly those developed within symbolic interaction to provide an agenda to …

Historically, there has been limited sociological interest in the paranormal and no systematic
study of reported paranormal experiences. There are also few medium-to-large-scale survey …

This book provides a succinct, student-friendly outline of the principles, approaches, and
issues in participant observation. An examination of these basic tenets is important for …

Social characteristics of Neopagans from across the United States are described on the
basis 643 self-administered questionnaires. A majority of these new religionists are young to …

Every week thousands of people in Europe and the USA consult psychic practitioners.
Communication is crucial to the performance of psychic powers in a range of settings …

Originally published in 1992, The Esoteric Scene, Cultic Milieu, and Occult Tarot examines
beliefs, practices, and activities described as mystical, psychical, magical, spiritual …

In the late twentieth century, our society has experienced a tremendous increase in written
instructions. The question this article addresses is: How do people interpret these …

What is the relationship between spiritual experiences and privatized religion? This study
defines spiritual experiences in terms of “psychism,” or psychic intrusions in the stream of …

The objective‐subjective controversy that infuses modern sociology is examined to entice
fellow sociologists to reflect on the future of the sociological enterprise. The two camps …

This paper examines the use of language in stage demonstrations of mediumship in secular
contexts, such as in civic halls or hotel conference/function rooms. Focusing on …