Introduction -- 1. The Distinctiveness of the new religious movements -- 2. A New conceptual framework -- 3. Recruitment and controversy -- 4. Disengagement -- 5. The Moral career of an ex-Moonie -- 6. Disengagement and controversy -- 7. The Public response to new religious movements in Britain -- 8. Cult problems in France and West Germany -- 9. Significance and state control of new religious movements