An Outline of a Structural Theory of Cults

It is proposed that culture crises promote the growth of cult movements. Culture crises are characterized by dislocations in the communicational and orientational institutions of society, i.e., in those institutions that normally create and standardize symbols. Many of the ideological and organizati...

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Main Author: Eister, Allan W. 1915-1979 (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell [1972]
In: Journal for the scientific study of religion
Year: 1972, Volume: 11, Issue: 4, Pages: 319-333
Further subjects:B Language
B Symbolism
B Social theories
B Religious rituals
B Arts organizations
B Social Movements
B sociology of religion
B Cults
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