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In the Stars: Astrology, Psychic Powers and the Australian Media
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-19, 14:33 authored by Katherine Darian-SmithKatherine Darian-SmithAlthough astrological divinations, demonstrations of psychic powers and the teachings of non-conventional and New Age spirituality have had a ubiquitous presence in the Australian print and broadcast media for almost a century, they have attracted scant attention from media scholars. This article surveys the history of astrological and psychic content in the Australian media from the 1920s, arguing that such content generated new genres of programming and entertainment, and challenged the established authority of religion and scientific knowledge in the public sphere.
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Publication title
Media International Australia Incorporating Culture and Policy: Quarterly Journal of Media Research and ResourcesVolume
150Issue
Special 150th Anniversary IssuePagination
89-95ISSN
1329-878XDepartment/School
College Office - College of Arts, Law and EducationPublisher
Sage Publications Ltd.Place of publication
United KingdomRights statement
Copyright 2014 Media International AustraliaRepository Status
- Restricted