Sects, cults, and spiritual communities : a sociological analysis
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Sects, cults, and spiritual communities : a sociological analysis
（Religion in the age of transformation）
Praeger, 1998
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
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. The groups included in this study are: Heaven's Gate, Jesus People USA, the Love Family, The Farm, Amish Women, Scientology, El Nino Fidencio, Santeria, and Freedom Park. The contributors are social scientists with first-hand knowledge of the groups they examine.
Table of Contents
Introduction The Evolution of a New Age Cult: From Total Overcomers Anonymous to Death at Heaven's Gate Jesus People USA The Farm The Love Family: Its Formative Years El Nino Fidencio and the Fidencistas Santeria Single Women in Amish Society The Church of Scientology: A Quasi-Religion Freedom Park Index
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