Media and New Religions in Japan - Erica (University of Manchester Baffelli - Bog

Japanese "new religions" (shinsh¿ky¿) have used various media forms for training, communicating with members, presenting their messages, reinforcing or protecting the image of the leader, and, potentially, attracting converts. In this book the complex and dual relationship between media and new religions is investigated by looking at the tensions groups face between the need for visibility and the risks of facing attacks and criticism through media.