Comprehending cults, second edition, provides a sociological interpretation of. A religion regarded as unorthodox or spurious but this is only one of many definitions out there. While the author does not offer an apologia for cults in either a religious or a sociological sensehe does attempt to replace suspicion and misinformation with a greater knowledge of the facts as best we know them and a measure of sympathetic. Oxford university press, 2006, second edition, 272pp. The sociology of new religious movements edition 2 thus far about the ebook we now have comprehending cults. A new religious movement foreseeing a new world in which people of all races will join hands in peace after the majority of humans are destroyed for not obeying the bible. While the author does not offer an apologia for cultsin either a religious or a sociological sensehe does attempt to replace suspicion and misinformation with a greater knowledge of the facts as best we know them and a measure of sympathetic understanding. Comprehending cults the sociology of new religious. Comprehending cults the sociology of new religious movements 2nd edition by lorne l. The sociology of new religious movements, by lorne l. The typology states that churches, ecclesia, denominations and sects form a continuum with decreasing influence on society. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. While the author does not offer an apologia for cultsin either a religious or a. Dawson professor of sociology and religious studies university of waterloo terms of release.
Tackling popular misconceptions about new religious movements, comprehending cults summarizes, synthesizes, and assesses over 40 years of research by historians, sociologists, and psychologists. Sociology 262religious studies 280 cults and new religious movements fall 2009 dr. While the author does not offer an apologia for cults in either a religious or a sociological sensehe does attempt to replace suspicion and misinformation with a greater knowledge of the facts as best we know them and a measure of sympathetic understanding. Cultic studies, chapter 6 in a historical introduction to the study of new religious movements. The study draws from the disciplines of anthropology, psychiatry, history, psychology, sociology, religious studies, and theology. Yet little of this information has made its way into public awareness. The sociology of new religious movements 2 by dawson, lorne l isbn. Many books and articles have been written and many studies have been conducted with regard to nrms.
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The sociology of new religious movements by dawson, lorne l. Their incidence and significance introduction the subject that i address in this introduction the incidence and significance of new religious movements is enormous, and the necessity to select a few points from the many that could be raised is. Long the focus of controversy, cults, what sociologists prefer to call new religious movementshave been studied by scholars for years. Completely revised and updated in this second edition, the book examines all aspects of cults while striving to delineate the very real limits of our knowledge.
Comprehending cults, the sociology of new religious movements. Church large, universalistic organisations aimed to include the whole of society. This book provides a sociological interpretation of the phenomenon of new religious movements. The study of new religious movements and the process of. Various sociological classifications of religious movements have been proposed by scholars. Some are sectarian variations of established religious traditions. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aqa sociology religion new religious movements new religious movements from the early 60s, there was a large growth of the number of religious organisations in society. Dawson and publisher oxford university press canada. Offer some kind of service, usually some kind of therapy. The sociology of new religious movements 8581103333339. Long the focus of controversy, cults, what sociologists prefer to call new religious movements have been studied by scholars for years. World rejecting similar to cults, extremely critical of.
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