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New Religious Movements

Comprehending Cults

The Sociology of New Religious Movements

by Lorne L. Dawson

Dawson reviews sociological research on new religions, including why they emerge, who joins, the brainwashing controversy, the role of charisma and the causes of violence. He weighs competing theories carefully. A clear textbook and a good map of the field.

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