Comprehending Cults The Sociology of New Religious Movements |
|
| Author:
| Dawson, Lorne L. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-542009-8 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2006 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press
|
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $86.32AUD $166.95 |
Book Description:
|
Comprehending Cults, Second Edition, provides a sociological interpretation of the phenomenon of new religious movements. Completely revised and updated in this second edition, the book examines all aspects of cults while striving to delineate the very real limits of our knowledge. In addition to dealing with the troublesome aspects of the subject, including issues of violence, sexuality, and brainwashing, the author also considers the possibility that new religious movements are a...
More DescriptionComprehending Cults, Second Edition, provides a sociological interpretation of the phenomenon of new religious movements. Completely revised and updated in this second edition, the book examines all aspects of cults while striving to delineate the very real limits of our knowledge. In addition to dealing with the troublesome aspects of the subject, including issues of violence, sexuality, and brainwashing, the author also considers the possibility that new religious movements are a source of spiritual satisfaction to their members.