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Bc. Terezie Marková

Master's thesis

Sect and Suicide in Contemporary U.S.A.

Sect and Suicide in Contemporary U.S.A.
Abstract:
Tato diplomová páce se pokouší zmapovat historii násilných a sebevražedných kultů v USA. Je zaměřena zejména na okolnosti a podmínky, jejichž důsledkem byla dobrovolná smrt členů těchto sekt. Cílem je odhalit kořeny násilí v komunitě lidí a proces, během kterého se osoba stává zcela závislou. Zvláštní pozornost je věnována osobnímu přesvědčení přeživších v různých obdobích jejich života.
Abstract:
The thesis attempts to map the history of violent and suicidal cults in the USA. In particular, it focuses on the circumstances and conditions that resulted in the voluntary death of the members of these sects. The aim is to uncover the roots of violence in a community of people and the process during which a person becomes absolutely dependent. The special interest is paid to the personal convictions …more
 

Keywords

Sect cult community group violence suicide guru cult members dependence faith
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 31. 3. 2015
Identifier: https://is.muni.cz/th/fs909/

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 9. 6. 2015
  • Supervisor: M.A. Michael George

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Teacher Training for Primary and Lower Secondary Schools / Lower Secondary School and Language School Teacher Training in English Language

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