The Emerging Network

the combination of empirical research, conceptual clarity, and sociological awareness makes Dr. York's book an impressive addition to the literature on the New Age and Neo-Paganism today. -- Professor James Beckford, University of Warwick
... necessary reading for all those interested in religion and secular alternatives to religion in the contemporary world. -- Dr. Peter B. Clarke, King's College, University of London
Michael York has produced a timely book which introduces us to the complicated and often confusing world of the New Age and Neo-paganism. The book contains a useful review of potentially relevant sociology of religion literature...This is a book that any sociologist of religion with the slightest interest in the spiritual and cultural innovations currently occurring in the West should read.
Once in a long while a book comes along so outstanding as to merit a "must buy" recommendation. This is such a book. If this were the only book you could have on "new religions", it would very well satisfy the need. Highly recommended! * Cultic Studies Journal *
...treatment of these groups [New Age and neo-pagan groups] is informative. ...well written. * CHOICE *