21st Century Cults

From Krishna Consciousness to Scientology, how do cults survive in the modern world? The Speaker Author and new religion expert Eileen Barker reveals a common thread.

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Format: Video
Language: English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : TVF International, [2015]
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Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (32 min., 42 sec)) : sound, color.
Series: Institute of art and ideas: cutting edge debates and talks from the world's leading thinkers.
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Summary: From Krishna Consciousness to Scientology, how do cults survive in the modern world? The Speaker Author and new religion expert Eileen Barker reveals a common thread.
Item Description: Originally released by TVF International, 2015.
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Defining Cults (4:23); Historical Aspects of Cults (4:55); Characteristics of New Religions (10:35); New Religion Changes (1:55); Demographic Changes (2:59); Social Change (6:24); Credits: 21st Century Cults (0:24);
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From Krishna Consciousness to Scientology, how do cults survive in the modern world? The Speaker Author and new religion expert Eileen Barker reveals a common thread.
9 - 12.
Streaming video file.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Closed-captioned.
Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (32 min., 42 sec)) : sound, color.
Format: Streaming video file.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Audience: 9 - 12.
Access: Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.