[Bilimsel Haber] CFP: New Age Movement in Popular Culture (11/15/07; SW/TX PCA/ACA, 2/13/08-2/16/08)

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*The New Age Movement in Popular Culture*

*Abstract/Proposals by 15 November 2007*

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Southwest/Texas Popular & American Culture Associations 29th Annual
Conference

Albuquerque, NM  February 13-16, 2008
Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
330 Tijeras
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 1.505.842.1234
Fax: 1.505.766.6710

http://www.h-net.org/~swpca/index.html



Panels are now forming for presentations on the New Age Movement in Popular
Culture. According to a variety of dictionary and encyclopedia, the New Age
Movement began during the 1970's and subsequently grew in the 1980's and
1990's.  Characteristics of the Movement are philosophies and religious
viewpoints that emphasize that a spiritual era in which individuals and
society will be transformed is beginning.  The Movement has touched a
variety of issues including healing, spiritual growth, feminism, and spawne=
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numerous books, movies, and musical styles.



Suggested topics for papers could include but not be limited to the
following:



-Various media

           Movies  - How the New Age Movement impacted specific movies
or the change in styles of a set of movies.

           Music -  How styles developed to include the concept of New
Age such as meditative music; how music is used in buildings to create a
sense of serenity.

           Books and journals - Either specific books or journals or how
the industry has developed to incorporate the New Age.



-Religion

           What variety of religions rose in popularity because of the
New Age?

           How has Christianity incorporated the New Age Movement?



-Medical treatments

           What medical treatments have developed in response to the New
Age Movement?

           What relaxation techniques are associated with the Movement?
Has meditation and massage increased in popularity?  How is yoga used in
the daily life of the culture?



-Architecture

           How do current architecture projects incorporate the New Age
Movement and approach into building design?

           Are intentional communities a result of the New Age Movement?



-Ethics of the New Age

           Have business practices and patterns changed because of the
New Age mentality?


-Does the New Age really exist or is it a farce?


-Is the term "New Age Movement" an applicable term? Should a new term
such as Mind/Body/Spirit industry be added to the lexicon instead of the
term New Age Movement?



-Food and Farming

           How has farming practices changed to incorporate the New Age
Movement?

           Has the New Age Movement spawned holistic and organic grocery
stores such as Whole Foods?





E-mail your abstract or proposal (up to 500 words) by 15 November 2007 to:
Marla K. Roberson
mkroberson at gmail.com

Library Director

Tri-County Technical College

7900 Highway 76

P.O. Box 587

Pendleton, SC 29670

<mkroberson at gmail.com>

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