Gone from the Promised Land
Jonestown in American Cultural History
2nd Edition
Published on 28. February 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
408 pages
978-0-7658-0587-4 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
"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"More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Somerset
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
591 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7658-0587-4 (9780765805874)
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Person
John R. Hall
Content
I: PART; 1: Jim Jones; 2: The Preacher; 3: The Prophet; 4: The Temple; 5: The Ark; II: Part; 6: The Corporate Conglomerate; 7: The Collectivist Reformation; 8: Politics and Public Relations; III: Part; 9: From the Promised Land to the Promised Land; 10: The Concerned Relatives, the "Concentration Camp," and the "Conspiracy"; 11: The Apocalypse at Jonestown; 12: After Jonestown