New Religious Movements: The Basics - Paperback

by Joseph P. Laycock (Author)

This engaging book provides a concise introduction to the field of New Religious Movements (NRMs). Now in its second edition, the book outlines how NRMs fit with a popular understanding of cults, and how scholarly definitions can help us understand NRMs.

Author Biography

Joseph P. Laycock is a Professor of Religious Studies at Texas State University, United States. He is the author of several books and is a co-general editor for the journal Nova Religio.