Historical dictionary of new religious movements / George D. Chryssides.

Author/creator Chryssides, George D., 1945-
Format Electronic
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoLanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press,
Descriptionxxx, 415 p. ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects

SeriesHistorical dictionaries of religions, philosophies, and movements
Abstract "New religious movements -- some of which are known as cults -- are defined as organizations that have arisen within the last 200 years. Most treatments of these movements have typically resorted to sensationalism rather than objectivity, and new religious movements tend to receive negative media publicity. Despite unfavorable portrayal in popular culture, however, new religious movements are a global phenomenon, and much remains to be studied about them."--P. [4] of cover.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 391-403) and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2011028298
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