Cults in America: A Reference Handbook (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781576070314)

Since the early 1970s, alternative religious movements known as cults have been the focus of ever-increasing controversy in America. Cults in America: A Reference Handbook compares present-day cults to events in earlier American history, focusing on cults as a contemporary phenomenon. The key issue of mind control is covered, overviews of the most controversial churches, and biographies of their leaders are prominent features of this book. Legislative efforts and court decisions, particularly those surrounding the issue of religious liberty, are covered in detail.

Cults in America features a directory of organizations in both the United States and Europe, a selected bibliography, print and nonprint resources, a chronology with the dates of religious events in American history, and coverage of events such as the Solar Temple and Heaven's Gate incidents.

Author: James R. Lewis
ISBN-10: 157607031X
ISBN-13: 9781576070314
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 11/18/1998
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 9.36h x 6.29w x 0.96d

Review Citation(s):
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2000 pg. 585
Rec Ref Bks for Small/Med Libr 01/01/2000 pg. 232
Booklist 02/15/1999
Library Journal 01/01/1999
Library Journal 02/01/1999