Cults in America a reference handbook

"This volume examines the controversy surrounding the alternative and controversial religious movements sometimes referred to as cults. Featuring a chronology that documents the milestones in the evolution of alternative religions, this book also contains informative sketches of alternative rel...

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1. Verfasser: Lewis, James R. 1949-2022 (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Santa Barbara, Calif. [u.a.] ABC-CLIO 1998
Schriftenreihe:Contemporary world issues
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Zusammenfassung:"This volume examines the controversy surrounding the alternative and controversial religious movements sometimes referred to as cults. Featuring a chronology that documents the milestones in the evolution of alternative religions, this book also contains informative sketches of alternative religious groups in the United States today. Readers will find an overview that discusses the cult controversy; descriptions of important court cases, legislation, and other documents; and a directory of organizations. A comprehensive listing of print and electronic sources completes a volume that will prove beneficial to general readers, students, parents, psychologists, and policymakers."--BOOK JACKET.
Beschreibung:XII, 232 S. Ill.
ISBN:157607031X