The Guru is a Donut: Applications of Social Network Theory to the Study of Religion
How are global gurus successful in enchanting thousands of devotees? Common descriptions tend to highlight attributes of the actors, e.g. the charisma of the guru or the biographies and socio-economic backgrounds of the devotees. In my opinion this does not sufficiently explain the growth or stabili...
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Equinox
[2017]
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Bulletin for the study of religion
Year: 2017, Volume: 46, Issue: 1, Pages: 10-12 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Guruism
/ Network analysis (Sociology)
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| RelBib Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy AZ New religious movements BK Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism |
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