Comprehending cults
the sociology of new religious movements
by Lorne L. Dawson
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"This book summarizes, synthesizes, and assesses the results of thirty years of research into new religious movements by historians, sociologists, and psychologists of religion. Organized in terms of seven of the most commonly asked questions about cults (e.g., Why did they emerge? Who joins them and why? Why do some become violent?), the book clarifies the issues at stake, seeking to replace prejudice and speculation with reliable insights into the nature of cult activity."--BOOK JACKET.
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Comprehending Cults: The Sociology of New Religious Movements
January 25, 2006, Oxford University Press, USA
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Comprehending cults: the sociology of new religious movements
1998, Oxford University Press Canada, Oxford University Press
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [193]-226) and index.
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