Encyclopedic Handbook of Cults in America

Change and an increase in available literature on nonconventional religions has spurred the publication of this revised edition (first, 1986). The history, founders, beliefs, and literature of groups are covered in a fairly unbiased way. Among the 500 nonconventional and alternative religions examined are Christian Science, Mormons, the Identity Movement, Scientology, Summit Lighthouse, Hare Krishna, Rajneesh, Vajradhatu, and Neopaganism. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR