Cults : a reference handbook / James R. Lewis.

Author/creator Lewis, James R. author.
Other author Lewis, James R.
Format Book
EditionSecond edition.
PublicationSanta Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, [2005].
Copyright Date©2005
Descriptionxii, 341 pages ; 24 cm.
Supplemental Contentc2005
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Supplemental Contenthttps://doi.org/10.5040/9798216963752?locatt=label:secondary_bloomsburyCollections
Subjects

SeriesContemporary world issues
Contemporary world issues.
Contents Chronology -- Controversial groups and movements -- Court decisions, legislation, and governmental actions -- Documents and data -- Biographical sketches -- Organizations and websites.
Abstract Examines a number of diverse religious groups such as the Branch Davidians, Heaven's Gate, and Scientology, and discusses their individual and sometimes controversial doctrines and philosophies, legal issues involving abuse, and contains biographical sketches on their leaders.
General noteRevised edition of: Cults in America. c1998.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 295-323) and index.
Genre/formElectronic books.
Genre/formNonfiction.
LCCN 2005004574
ISBN1851096183 (alk. paper)
ISBN9781851096183 (alk. paper)
ISBN185109623X
ISBN9781851096237
Standard identifier# 99810383940

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BL2525 .L486 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold