Sects, Cults, and Spiritual Communities: A Sociological Analysis

by Marc Petrowsky, William W. Zellner, W.W. Zellner, et al.

Book Overview

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. The groups included in this study are: Heaven's Gate, Jesus People USA, the Love Family, The Farm, Amish Women, Scientology, El Ni o Fidencio, Santer a, and Freedom Park...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275963357
• ISBN13: 9780275963354
• Release Date: June 1998
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"