/LC.GIF&client=easterncarolinaedu)
Cults and new religions a brief history / Douglas E. Cowan, Renison College, University of Waterloo, David G. Bromley, Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Author/creator | Cowan, Douglas E. |
| Other author | Bromley, David G. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Second edition. |
| Publication Info | Chichester, West Sussex ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blacdkwell, 2015. |
| Description | 1 online resource. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Wiley blackwell brief histories of religion |
| Abstract | "This unparalleled introduction to cults and new religious movements has been completely up-dated and expanded to reflect the latest developments; each chapter reviews the origins, leaders, beliefs, rituals and practices of a NRM, highlighting the specific controversies surrounding each group. A fully updated, revised and expanded edition of an unparalleled introduction to cults and new religious movements. Profiles a number of the most visible, significant, and controversial new religious movements, presenting each group's history, doctrines, rituals, leadership, and organization. Offers a discussion of the major controversies in which new religious movements have been involved, using each profiled group to illustrate the nature of one of those controversies. Covers debates including what constitutes an authentic religion, the validity of claims of brainwashing techniques, the implications of experimentation with unconventional sexual practices, and the deeply rooted cultural fears that cults engender. New sections include methods of studying new religions in each chapter as well as presentations on 'groups to watch'"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Abstract | "An overview of the development of new religions and the controversies surrounding them in late modern society"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Cowan, Douglas E. Cults and new religions Second edition. Chichester, West Sussex ; Malden, MA : John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2015 9781118722107 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2015005984 |
| ISBN | 9781118723500 (epub) |
| ISBN | 9781118723494 (pdf) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | ✔ Available |