The current controversy surrounding new religions has brought to the forefront the role of apostates. These individuals leave highly controversial movements and assume roles in other organizations as public opponents against their former movements. This volume examines the motivations of the apostates, how they are recruited and play out their roles, the kinds of narratives they construct to discredit their previous groups, and the impact of apostasy on the outcome of conflicts between movements and society.
- ISBN10 661233830X
- ISBN13 9786612338304
- Publish Date 30 April 1998 (first published 23 April 1998)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 27 April 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint ABC-CLIO
- Format eBook
- Pages 256
- Language English