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
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Evolution of a new age cult : from total overcomers anonymous to death at Heaven's gate / Robert W. Balch
  • Jesus people USA / Anson Shupe
  • Farm / Michael Traugot
  • Love family : its formative years / Robert W. Balch
  • El Niño Fidencio and the Fidencistas / Antonio N. Zavaleta
  • Santería / Mary Ann Clark
  • Single women in Amish society / Dachang Cong
  • Church of Scientology : a quasi-religion / David G. Bromley and Mitchell L. Bracey, Jr.
  • Freedom park / William Zellner and Marc Petrowsky.

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