Cults (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9780737762860)

This assembly of essays explores issues related to cults, including the differences between new religious movements and cults, how ordinary activities and organizations can become cult-like, and whether or not the government should interfere with cults. The essays presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance. Readers will explore how respected organizations can deteriorate into cults. They will look at how law enforcement reacts to religious sects. Another essay analyzes whether Falun Gong is a movement, uprising, or cult. Essay sources include Mitch Horowitz, Arian Campo-Flores, Hugh B. Urban, and Catherine Elton.

Author: Norah Piehl
ISBN-10: 0737762861
ISBN-13: 9780737762860
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/12/2013
Pages: 128
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 7.00w x 0.40d