What is a cult? Why do they emerge? Who joins them? And why do
tragedies such as Waco and Jonestown occur? This Reader brings
together the voices of historians, sociologists, and psychologists
of religion to address these key questions about new religious
movements.
The volume opens with an introductory essay by the editor, and
each section is prefaced by a brief essay outlining the issues at
stake, the state of current discussion, and the nature, value, and
relevance of the selected readings. The readings themselves are
broad-ranging and include coverage of topical questions, such as
the 'brainwashing' controversy, sexual deviance and gender issues,
and cults in cyberspace.
This collection enables readers to gain a clear understanding of
the phenomenon of new religious movements in modern culture and to
replace prejudice and speculation with reliable insights into the
nature of cult activity.
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