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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Détails bibliographiques
Collaborateurs: Zellner, W. W. (Autre) ; Petrowsky, Marc (Autre)
Type de support: Électronique Livre
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Westport, Conn Praeger 1998
Collection/Revue:Religion in the age of transformation 1087-2388
Religion in the age of transformation
Sujets / Chaînes de mots-clés standardisés:B Histoire 1960-2000 / Histoire 1960-2000 / USA / Secte
B USA / Nouvelles religions / Sociologie des religions
Sujets non-standardisés:B Estados Unidos Religión 1960 United States
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 Recueil d’études de cas
B Recueil d'articles
B Religion and sociology
B United States Religion 1960-
B Case Studies
B Religión y sociología Estudio con casos
B Electronic books Case studies History
B Electronic books
B Cults
Accès en ligne: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Édition parallèle:Non-électronique
Print version: Sects, cults, and spiritual communities:
Description
Résumé: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
Description:Includes bibliographical references and index. - Print version record
ISBN:0275958604