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In the Stars: Astrology, Psychic Powers and the Australian Media

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posted on 2023-05-19, 14:33 authored by Katherine Darian-SmithKatherine Darian-Smith
Although 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 Resources

Volume

150

Issue

Special 150th Anniversary Issue

Pagination

89-95

ISSN

1329-878X

Department/School

College Office - College of Arts, Law and Education

Publisher

Sage Publications Ltd.

Place of publication

United Kingdom

Rights statement

Copyright 2014 Media International Australia

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Expanding knowledge in history, heritage and archaeology

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