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Comprehending cults : the sociology of new religious movements / Lorne L. Dawson.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Dawson, Lorne L., 1954-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Cults--Sociological aspects.
- Cults.
- Physical Description:
- vi, 231 pages ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Toronto ; New York : Oxford University Press Canada, 1998.
- Summary:
- A comprehensive and balanced introduction to new religious movements, Comprehending Cults summarizes, synthesizes, and assesses the results of many years of research. Organized by seven of the most commonly asked questions about cults, it clarifies the issues at stake, seeking to replace prejudice and speculation with reliable insights into the nature of cult activity.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [193]-226) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0195411544
- OCLC:
- 39606241
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