Understanding Jonestown and Peoples Temple

by Rebecca Moore

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Most people understand Peoples Temple through its violent end in Jonestown, Guyana in 1978, where more than 900 Americans committed murder and suicide in a jungle commune. Media coverage of the event sensationalized the group and obscured the background of those who died. The view that emerged thirty years ago continues to dominate understanding of Jonestown today, despite dozens of books, articles, and documentaries that have appeared. This book...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0313352518

ISBN13:9780313352515

Release Date:March 2009

Publisher:Praeger

Length:192 Pages

Weight:6.95 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.4" x 9.3"

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History Philosophy Psychology Religion Religion & Spirituality Social Psychology & Interactions

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