First published in 1984

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Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data

Wallis, Roy.

The elementary forms of the new religious life.

(International library of sociology)

Bibliography: p.

Includes index.

1. Cults. 2. Religions. I. Title. II. Series.

BL80.2.W27 1984  291  83-11092

ISBN 0-7100-9890-1