The New Believers: A Survey of Sects, Cults and Alternative Religions - Hardcover

David V Barrett

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0304355925 ISBN 13: 9780304355921

Publisher: Cassell, 2001

Synopsis

"Barrett writes...in an accessible, objective, and...encyclopedic fashion that makes his work truly stand out."--Library Journal. "This is a fascinating book to read. . .a useful resource. . ."--Booklist. A greatly expanded, revised, and updated edition of this much-praised, topical, and best-selling reference. From variations on the major world religions to the Moonies, Wicca, Scientology, and Transcendental Meditation, it's the best available source book to the off beat and alternative organizations, sects, and cult movements. The first edition and the paperback version both sold out--and this will prove equally popular.

About this title

From Library Journal:

In this revised and expanded edition of his Sects, "Cults" and Alternative Religions (LJ 6/1/97), Barrett addresses issues such as why and how people join alternative religion or what went wrong at Waco and Jonestown and with Heaven's Gate or Aum Shinrikyo. Part 1 presents all new material, adding significant and interesting information to his earlier volume. Part 2, with 20 new entries, covers over 60 individual movements. A list of the movements' addresses is arranged alphabetically within each chapter, and an index makes it easy to find individual movements in the text. Because many of the movements include mention of their U.K. presence, the book at times seems British in focus, though most points are also related to the global scene. Barrett's precise and objective approach makes this a highly recommended title for all public libraries and for academic libraries seeking a comprehensive survey and exploration of humanity's beliefs and practices. Leroy Hommerding, Fort Myers Beach P.L., FL
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review:

"...demonstrating clearly the importance of according new groups the respect given to older groups..." -- British Journal of Religious Education, 24:3 Summer 2002

About this edition

• Publisher: Cassell
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0304355925
• ISBN 13: 9780304355921
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 560