Sects, cults, and spiritual communities: a sociological analysis

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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Bibliographic Details
Contributors: Zellner, W. W. (Other) ; Petrowsky, Marc (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Westport, Conn Praeger 1998
Series/Journal:Religion in the age of transformation 1087-2388
Religion in the age of transformation
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B History 1960-2000 / History 1960-2000 / USA / Sect
B USA / New religion / Religious sociology
Further subjects:B Estados Unidos Religión 1960 United States
B Collection of essays
B Cults (United States) History 20th century
B Religion and sociology Case studies
B United States
B SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Sociology of Religion
B Religion
B United States Religion 1960-
B Religion and sociology Case studies
B Cults History 20th century United States
B History
B Religion and sociology
B United States Religion 1960-
B Case study collection
B Case Studies
B Religión y sociología Estudio con casos
B Electronic books Case studies History
B Electronic books
B Cults
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Summary: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
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index. - Print version record
ISBN:0275958604