Gone from the Promised Land by John R Hall
In this superb cultural history, John R. Hall presents a reasoned analysis of the meaning of Jonestown--why it happened and how it is tied to our history as a nation, our ideals, our practices, and the tension of modern culture. Hall deflates the myths of Jonestown by exploring how much of what transpired was unique to the group and its leader and how much can be explained by reference to wider social processes.
"Brimming with new information and vital insight into one of the most horrifying episodes of the 20th century" - Steve Weinberg, Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc.; "The mot comprehensive and sociological assessment of Peoples Temple available." - Ernest G. Rigney, Jr., Contemporary Sociology; "Extraordinarily well researched and elegantly argued.... Hall deals with a sensational and frightening topic in a reflective and analytic fashion." - George Lipsitz, Choice"
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| ISBN 13 | 9780765805874 |
| ISBN 10 | 0765805871 |
| Title | Gone from the Promised Land |
| Author | John R Hall |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Inc |
| Year published | 2004-02-28 |
| Number of pages | 408 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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