Comprehending Cults: The Sociology of New Religious Movements (2nd Revised edition)
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Lorne L Dawson (Author)
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Tackling popular misconceptions about new religious movements, Comprehending Cults summarizes, synthesizes, and assesses over 40 years of research by historians, sociologists, and psychologists. This excellent introduction to the study of new religious groups offers a balanced treatment of new movements as a source of spiritual satisfaction while confronting issues of violence, sexuality, and brainwashing within religious cults.
About the Author
Lorne L. Dawson is a Professor of Sociology and Chair for the Department of Religious Studies, University of Waterloo.
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- Contributor: Lorne L Dawson
- Imprint: Oxford University Press, Canada
- ISBN13: 9780195420098
- Number of Pages: 272
- Packaged Dimensions: 153x230x15mm
- Packaged Weight: 377
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Oxford University Press, Canada
- Release Date: 2006-01-26
- Binding: Paperback / softback
- Biography: Lorne L. Dawson is a Professor of Sociology and Chair for the Department of Religious Studies, University of Waterloo.
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