Since the early 1970s, alternative religious movements known as
cults have been the focus of ever-increasing controversy in
America. "Cults in America: A Reference Handbook" compares
present-day cults to events in earlier American history, focusing
on cults as a contemporary phenomenon. The key issue of mind
control is covered, overviews of the most controversial churches,
and biographies of their leaders are prominent features of this
book. Legislative efforts and court decisions, particularly those
surrounding the issue of religious liberty, are covered in
detail.
"Cults in America" features a directory of organizations in both
the United States and Europe, a selected bibliography, print and
nonprint resources, a chronology with the dates of religious events
in American history, and coverage of events such as the Solar
Temple and Heaven's Gate incidents.
General
Imprint: |
ABC-CLIO Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Contemporary World Issues |
Release date: |
November 1998 |
First published: |
November 1998 |
Authors: |
James R Lewis
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
240 |
Edition: |
Annotated Ed |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-57607-031-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
|
LSN: |
1-57607-031-X |
Barcode: |
9781576070314 |
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