186 Pages
by
Routledge
186 Pages
by
Routledge
This engaging book provides a concise introduction to the field of New Religious Movements (NRMs). Now in its Second Edition, this book outlines how NRMs fit with a popular understanding of cults, and how scholarly definitions can help us understand NRMs. Introducing the reader to some of the key issues and debates in the field of NRM studies, this book includes discussions on how to define the... Read more
1. What Are New Religious Movements? 2. How To Research NRMs 3. Beyond Brainwashing: Affiliation and Disaffiliation 4. Charisma, Leadership, and Authority 5. Millennialism, Prophecy, and Failed Prophecy 6. NRMs and Violence 7. NRMs, Gender, and Sexuality 8. NRMs, Social Media, and AI
Biography
Joseph P. Laycock is a Professor of Religious Studies at Texas State University, United States. He is the author of several books and is a co-general editor for the journal Nova Religio.
