Title Sects, cults, and spiritual communities : a sociological analysis / edited by William W. Zellner and Marc Petrowsky

Published Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 1998

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W'PONDS	306.60973 Zel/Sca		AVAILABLE

Description x, 182 pages ; 25 cm Series Religion in the age of transformation, 1087-2388 Religion in the age of transformation. Contents The Evolution of a New Age Cult: From Total Overcomers Anonymous to Death at Heavens Gate / Robert W. Balch -- Jesus People USA / Anson Shupe -- The Farm / Michael Traugot -- The Love Family: Its Formative Years / Robert W. Balch -- El Nino Fidencio and the Fidencistas / Antonio N. Zavaleta -- Santeria / Mary Ann Clark -- Single Women in Amish Society / Dachang Cong -- The Church of Scientology: A Quasi-Religion / David G. Bromley and Mitchell L. Bracey, Jr. -- Freedom Park / William Zellner and Marc Petrowsky Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Subject Cults -- United States -- History -- 20th century. Religion and sociology -- Case studies. SUBJECT United States -- Religion -- 1960- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140504 Author Petrowsky, Marc, 1948- Zellner, W. W. LC no. 97032995 ISBN 0275958604 (alk. paper) 0275963357 (paperback: alk. paper)

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