Comprehending cults : the sociology of new religious movements /

• Dawson, Lorne L., 1954-

• Cults

• Oxford University Press,

• 0195411544

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• social dimensions of sectarianism sects and new religious movements in contemporary society
• Americas alternative religions
• road to total freedom a sociological analysis of Scientology
• Exploring new religions
• Cults and new religions a brief history
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• radical sociology of Durkheim and Mauss
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• lived body sociological themes embodied issues
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