Description: This book explores different ways in which, as NRMs develop, stagnate, fade away, or abruptly cease to exist, certain orthodoxies and practices have, for one reason or another, been dropped or radically altered. As part of the Ashgate Inform Series, this book approaches its topic from a wide range of perspectives. Contributors include academics, current and former members of NRMs, and members of 'cult-watching' movements.
Review Quotes: 'This is an impressive collection by major scholars of new religions who address major changes that have occurred in some of the most interesting and controversial of the new religious movements. It is packed with up to date information that will be of interest to scholars of many disciplines including sociology, religious studies, and the history of religions.' James T. Richardson, University of Nevada, USA 'This book is a must-read for scholars of NRMs, historians of religion, social scientists, and policy makers.' LSE Review of Books 'All the contributions offer unique perspectives into the field of new religious movements and a wealth of theoretical models waiting to be examined and applied to new and changing contexts.' Fieldwork in Religion