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'The Ashes of Waco: An Investigation' by Dick J. Reavis and 'Why Waco? Cults and the Battle for Religious Freedom in America' by James D. Tabor and Eugene V. Gallagher are reviewed.

After distinguishing the North American Protestant fundamentalism from other conservative Christian groups, the main characteristics of this movement, including evangelism, inerrancy, premillennialism, & separatism, are discussed. These characteristics evolved as a response to late-19th-century conflicts in northeastern urban areas of Canada & the US, eventually becoming the dominant ideologies. Organizational structures that grew to spread these ideologies within & without the movement are described, along with its changing goals & activities. The growth of Bible colleges & institutes, publishing & broadcasting, & political radicalism is traced. Restructuring of the movement after 1976, its successful organization of conservative Christians, & prominence in national politics are analyzed, along with new variations on fundamentalism. While fundamentalists will continue to be a force in North American culture, their future visibility & activities remain in question. Bibliog. T. Arnold