Description: Cults and New Religious Movements : A Reader, Paperback by Dawson, Lorne L., ISBN 1405101814, ISBN-13 9781405101813, Used Good Condition, Free shipping in the US What is a cult? Why do they emerge? Who joins them? And why do tragedies such as Waco and Jonestown occur? This reader brings together the voices of historians, sociologists, and psychologists of religion to address these key questions about new religious movements. Looks at theoretical explanations for cults, why people join and what happens when they do. Brings together the best work on cults by sociologists, historians, and psychologists of religion. A broad-ranging, balanced and clearly organized collection of readings. Includes coverage of topical issues, such as the 'brainwashing' controversy, and cults in cyberspace. Section introductions by the editor situate the nature, value, and relevance of the selected readings in context of current discussions.
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Book Title: Cults and New Religious Movements : A Reader
Number of Pages: 320 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Cults and New Religious Movements: a Reader
Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
Subject: Comparative Religion, Cults
Publication Year: 2003
Item Height: 0.9 in
Features: Revised
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 19.9 Oz
Subject Area: Religion
Author: Lorne L. Dawson
Item Length: 9.7 in
Item Width: 6.8 in
Series: Wiley Blackwell Readings in Religion Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback
