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 Niño Fidencio, SanterÃa, and Freedom Park. The contributors are social scientists with first-hand knowledge of the groups they examine.
Sects, Cults, and Spiritual Communities: A Sociological Analysis
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Author(s)Marc Petrowsky, William W. Zellner
PublisherPraeger
ISBN / ASIN0275963357
ISBN-139780275963354
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank2,954,249
CategoryReligion
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
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