Bryan Wilson explores the complex relationships between religious sects and contemporary Western society. He examines the controversial social, political and religious issues that arise as sects seek to pursue a way of life at variance with that of other people, and which at times bring them into conflict with outsiders or with the state. Sects are often subject to negative theological and moral judgements that are by no means always well-informed. Dr Wilson asserts that they can be understood only as social entities, and ...
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Bryan Wilson explores the complex relationships between religious sects and contemporary Western society. He examines the controversial social, political and religious issues that arise as sects seek to pursue a way of life at variance with that of other people, and which at times bring them into conflict with outsiders or with the state. Sects are often subject to negative theological and moral judgements that are by no means always well-informed. Dr Wilson asserts that they can be understood only as social entities, and that, as in the case of other social phenomena, a scientifically neutral and unbiased approach is essential if their emergence and persistence are to be explained. He traces the growth and expansion of various movements, such as the Unification Church, the Scientologists, Jehovah's Witnesses and the Exclusive Brethren, relates them to their social context, and indicates the sections of society from which their support is likey to come. Particular essays are devoted to the attraction of sects for converts, the means by which commitment is sustained, and the personal and social consequences of sectarianism.
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Add this copy of The Social Dimensions of Sectarianism: Sects and New to cart. $23.01, fair condition, Sold by Blue Vase Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Interlochen, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by Oxford University Press, USA.
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Fair. Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item is very worn but continues to work perfectly. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents and worn corners. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains highlighter markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 9780198273462.
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Add this copy of The Social Dimensions of Sectarianism: Sects and New to cart. $89.95, very good condition, Sold by Broad Street Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Branchville, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by Oxford University Press.
