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9781858688145
The twentieth century has seen a rise in the number of religious cults and sects throughout the world. Most are regarded as harmless, but doubts have been raised about the nature of some groups with the media coverage of events such as the Jonestown massacre and the Waco siege. Cults offers a balanced and informative insight into the beliefs, practices and personalities behind religious sects, placing them in context with similar historical groups and looking at the essence of their appeal.Michael Jordan is the author of 'Cults PB', published 2002 under ISBN 9781858688145 and ISBN 1858688140.
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