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.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Zellner, W. W., Petrowsky, Marc, 1948-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 1998.
Colección:Religion in the age of transformation.
Temas:
Since 1900
Cults > United States > History > 20th century.
Religion and sociology > Case studies.
Cultes > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Sociologie religieuse > Études de cas.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Sociology of Religion.
Cults
Religion
Religion and sociology
United States > Religion > 1960-
États-Unis > Religion > 1960-
United States
Case studies
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (x, 182 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781567506105
1567506100
9780275958602
0275958604
9780275963354
0275963357
9780313390821
0313390827
ISSN:1087-2388

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