Alternative Religions: A Sociological Introduction
by Stephen J. Hunt
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Title first published in 2003. Alternative religions attract great public, academic and government interest in our apparently post-Christian society. Yet how did all the 'alternatives' develop, what are their beliefs and practices and how significant is their impact in terms of the world's religions and society? This book presents a comprehensive introduction to the major forms of alternative religions: Cults, Sects, New Religious Movements, the New Age, Fundamentalism, Pentecostalism, show more Ethnic Religions and Quasi-religions. Stephen Hunt presents sociological insights into the rise of alternative religions, their beliefs and practices, their impact, who joins them, and how they are being classified and could be re-classified in the future. Public and legal controversies surrounding some alternative religions, such as the so-called 'dangerous cults', are also explored. This book offers students insights into contemporary themes such as secularisation, post-modernity, links between religion, healing and and changes in our global culture. show lessTags
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Stephen J. Hunt is the founder of Hunt Hospitality. He is the winner of numerous awards, including NSW Business 'Outstanding Business Leader', was a finalist in the AFR's 'Most Innovative Business', is a private fund manger with over $100 million under management and has over 300 staff. He lives with his wife and five children (and two dogs) in show more Newcastle, NSW. show less
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- Sociology, Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 306.6 — Society, government, & culture Social sciences, sociology & anthropology Social Behavior - Dating, Marriage, Divorce Religious institutions
- LCC
- BP603 .H87 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc. Islam. Bahai Faith. Theosophy, etc. Other beliefs and movements
- BISAC
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