Cultic Phenomena New and Emerging Religious Movements in America

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Freedom of religion.

Religions.

Suicide.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 1979-1980

Summary:

Explores the history of cultic movements and practices including ritual suicide, and the social and political context of cults. Emphasizes U.S. developments, particularly the People's Temple-Jonestown movement, and the related issues of religious freedom and public order

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Cultic Phenomena: New and Emerging Religious Movements in America

Publisher Number:

CRS-1979-GOV-0045

Access Restriction:

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