Sects, cults, and spiritual communities a sociological analysis
Title:
Sects, cults, and spiritual communities a sociological analysis
Author:
Zellner, W. W.
ISBN:
9781567506105
Publication Information:
Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 1998.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (x, 182 p.)
Series:
Religion in the age of transformation,
Religion in the age of transformation.
Contents:
Evolution of a new age cult : from total overcomers anonymous to death at Heaven's gate / Jesus people USA / Farm / Love family : its formative years / El Niño Fidencio and the Fidencistas / Santería / Single women in Amish society / Church of Scientology : a quasi-religion / Freedom park
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.
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