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Cults and New Religious Movements: A Reader

ISBN: 978-1-4051-0181-3

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312 pages

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Looks at theoretical explanations for cults, why people join and what happens when they do;
Brings together the best work on cults by sociologists, historians, and psychologists of religion;
A broad-ranging, balanced and clearly organized collection of readings;
Includes coverage of topical issues, such as the "brainwashing" controversy, and cults in cyberspace;
Section introductions by the editor situate the nature, value, and relevance of the selected readings in context of current discussions.