ABSTRACT

"Excellent study which moves back and forth between theory and empirical observations. It looks at religious groups from several different theoretical positions as well as raises a number of significant issues about the conduct of eld research."--Russell R. Dynes, American Sociological Association

part 1|122 pages

An Organizational Analysis

chapter 1|35 pages

History and Beliefs of the Organization

chapter 2|63 pages

Organizational Evolution

part 2|44 pages

Part B Group Life and Culture

chapter 4|9 pages

Daily Life in CCO

part 3|59 pages

Part C Individual Characteristics

chapter 6|14 pages

The Sisters and Brothers: A Profile

chapter 7|15 pages

Personality Assessment

chapter 8|25 pages

Alienation and Political Orientation

part 4|48 pages

Part D Conversion and Affiliation

part 5|19 pages

Part E Future of the Organization

chapter 10|15 pages

An Application of Ranter’s Model to CCO