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Contemporary Humbug: Astrology and Modern Prophecy, Part 5 of 5

Joseph Adelson, William Bennett, William Cook, Ronald Herzman, and Steven Tigner explore “humbug”–social fascinations such as astrology, modern prophecy, the occult, psychobabble, popular psychology, self-help, and the human potential movement. In the final part, the scholars discuss the literary and … Continue reading

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Contemporary Humbug: Astrology and Modern Prophecy, Part 4 of 5

Joseph Adelson, William Bennett, William Cook, Ronald Herzman, and Steven Tigner explore “humbug”–social fascinations such as astrology, modern prophecy, the occult, psychobabble, popular psychology, self-help, and the human potential movement. This part investigates self-help and human potential movements, examining the … Continue reading

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Contemporary Humbug: Astrology and Modern Prophecy, Part 3 of 5

William Bennett leads this discussion about contemporary fascinations with astrology, prophecy, and the occult. Joseph Adelson, William Cook, Ronald Herzman, and Steven Tigner discuss the significance these fascinations have for understanding American society and values and the intersections of the … Continue reading

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Contemporary Humbug: Astrology and Modern Prophecy, Part 2 of 5

Joseph Adelson, William Bennett, William Cook, Ronald Herzman, and Steven Tigner explore “humbug”—social fascinations such as astrology, modern prophecy, the occult, psychobabble, popular psychology, self-help, and the human potential movement. In each program, the discussion examines cultural precedents, the historical and contemporary vocabularies of … Continue reading

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Contemporary Humbug, Part 1 of 5: Astrology and Modern Prophecy

William J. Bennett, William Cook, Ronald Herzman, Joseph Adelson, and Steven Tigner explore “humbug”—social fascinations such as astrology, modern prophecy, the occult, psychobabble, popular psychology, self-help, and the human potential movement. In each program, the discussion examines cultural precedents, the … Continue reading

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