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Sects, Cults, and Spiritual Communities
A Sociological Analysis
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About this book
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 NiƱo Fidencio, SanterĆa, and Freedom Park. The contributors are social scientists with first-hand knowledge of the groups they examine.
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Yes, you can access Sects, Cults, and Spiritual Communities by Marc Petrowsky,William W. Zellner in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Theology & Religion & Religion. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1 The Evolution of a New Age Cult: From Total Overcomers Anonymous to Death at Heavenās Gate
- 2 Jesus People USA
- 3 The Farm
- 4 The Love Family: Its Formative Years
- 5 El NiƱo Fidencio and the Fidencistas
- 6 SanterĆa
- 7 Single Women in Amish Society
- 8 The Church of Scientology: A Quasi-Religion
- 9 Freedom Park
- Index
- About the Editors and Contributors