| The Bloomsbury Companion to New Religious Movements Contributor(s): Chryssides, George D. (Editor), Zeller, Benjamin E. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1441190058 ISBN-13: 9781441190055 Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic OUR PRICE: $262.35 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion |
| Dewey: 299.93 |
| LCCN: 2013031425 |
| Series: Bloomsbury Companions |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.2" W x 9.3" (1.80 lbs) 456 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Bloomsbury Companion to New Religious Movements covers key themes such as charismatic leadership, conversion and brainwashing, prophecy and millennialism, violence and suicide, gender and sexuality, legal issues, and the portrayal of New Religious Movements by the media and anti-cult organisations. Several categories of new religions receive special attention, including African new religions, Japanese new religions, Mormons, and UFO religions. This guide to New Religious Movements and their critical study brings together 29 world-class international scholars, and serves as a resource to students and researchers. The volume highlights the current state of academic study in the field, and explores areas in which future research might develop. Clearly and accessibly organised to help users quickly locate key information and analysis, the book includes an A to Z of key terms, extensive guides to further resources, a comprehensive bibliography, and a timeline of major developments in the field such as the emergence of new groups, publications, legal decisions, and historical events. |
Contributor Bio(s): Zeller, Benjamin E.: - Benjamin E. Zeller is Assistant Professor of Religion at Lake Forest College, Chicago, USA.Chryssides, George D.: - George D. Chryssides is Honorary Research Fellow in Contemporary Religion at the University of Birmingham, UK. |