McLean, Lesley

University Of New England
Australia

Lesley McLean is a lecturer in Philosophy and Religion within the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at the University of New England. Her current research interests focus on religion and travel, specifically the intersection of “cults” with [dark] tourism. 

lmclean4@une.edu.au

Contributions

  • The Clothes Maketh the Cult
    Articles
    Introduction Many people interpret the word ‘cult’ through specific connotations, including, but not limited to, a community of like-minded people on the edge of civilization, often led by a charismatic leader, with beliefs that are ‘other’ to societal ‘norms’. Cults are often perceived as deviant, regularly incorporating elements of crime, especially physical and...Read more
    M/C Journal Vol. 26 No. 1 (2023): uniform
  • Making Light of Convicts
    Articles
    Introduction The social roles of alcohol consumption are rich and varied, with different types of alcoholic beverages reflecting important symbolic and cultural meanings. Sparkling wine is especially notable for its association with secular and sacred celebrations. Indeed, sparkling wine is rarely drunk as a matter of routine; bottles of such wine signal special...Read more
    M/C Journal Vol. 24 No. 1 (2021): bubbles