| Description |
1 online resource (x, 182 pages). |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Religion in the age of transformation,
1087-2388
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Religion in the age of transformation.
1087-2388
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Evolution of a new age cult : from total overcomers anonymous to death at Heaven's gate / Robert W. Balch -- Jesus people USA / Anson Shupe -- Farm / Michael Traugot -- Love family : its formative years / Robert W. Balch -- El Niño Fidencio and the Fidencistas / Antonio N. Zavaleta -- Santería / Mary Ann Clark -- Single women in Amish society / Dachang Cong -- Church of Scientology : a quasi-religion / David G. Bromley and Mitchell L. Bracey, Jr. -- Freedom park / William Zellner and Marc Petrowsky. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Cults -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Cults. |
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United States. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
Religion and sociology -- Case studies.
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Religion and sociology. |
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United States -- Religion -- 1960-
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Religion. |
| Chronological Term |
1960- |
| Subject |
Estados Unidos -- Religión -- 1960. |
| Chronological Term |
Since 1900 |
| Genre/Form |
Case studies.
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Electronic books.
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History.
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Case studies.
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| Added Author |
Zellner, W. W.
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Petrowsky, Marc, 1948-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Sects, cults, and spiritual communities. Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 1998 (DLC) 97032995 |
| ISBN |
9781567506105 (electronic book) |
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1567506100 (electronic book) |
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9780275958602 (alkaline paper) |
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0275958604 (alkaline paper) |
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9780275963354 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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0275963357 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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9780313390821 |
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0313390827 |
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0275958604 (alkaline paper) |
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0275963357 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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