The Bloomsbury Companion to New Religious Movements (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781441190055)

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.

Author: George D. Chryssides
ISBN-10: 1441190058
ISBN-13: 9781441190055
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Language: English
Published: 11/10/2015
Pages: 456
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.20w x 1.20d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2014 pg. 274