Sects, Cults, and Spiritual Communities : A Sociological Analysis.
Title:
Sects, Cults, and Spiritual Communities : A Sociological Analysis.
Author:
Zellner, William.
ISBN:
9781567506105
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (192 pages)
Contents:
Preliminaries -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1 The Evolution of a New Age Cult: From Total Overcomers -- 2 Jesus People USA -- 3 The Farm -- 4 The Love Family: Its Formative Years -- 5 ElNin˜o Fidencio and the Fidencistas -- 6 Santerıá -- 7 Single Women in Amish Society -- 8 The Church of Scientology: A Quasi-Religion -- 9 Freedom Park -- Index -- About the Editors and Contributors.
Abstract:
American society is culturally diverse, with a variety of religious denominations, sects, cults and self-help groups vying for members. This volume analyzes nine of these groups, chosen both for their intrinsic interest and because they illustrate a variety of sociological concepts.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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