The new believers : a survey of sects, cults, and alternative religions - Barrett, David V.; Barrett, David V. (London : Cassell ; New York, NY : Distributed in the United States by Sterling Pub., 2001)
Who, what and why? : the purpose of this book -- Is it a cult, or a real religion? : the problem of definition -- Sects appeal : conversion, recruitment, mind control or brainwashing? -- Would you let your daughter marry one? : problems for families of members -- So hard to say 'goodbye' : problems of leaving a movement -- After the prophet dies : how movements change -- It's the end of the world as we know it : apocalyptic beliefs -- Cults that kill : how, why, and can it happen again? -- Watching the watchers : the variety of cult experts -- Historical diversity : a brief summary of world religions -- The complexity of Christianity -- Christian origins -- Other 'religions of the book' origins -- Eastern movements in the West -- Esoteric and neo-pagan movements -- Personal development movements -- Schism in a sect : the Worldwide Church of God and its offshoots.
"Revised and greatly expanded edition of ... Sects, cults & alternative religions"--P. 9.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 525-534) and index.
Keywords: Cults; Sects; Religions