Marginality and apostasy in the Baha'i community

@article{Momen2007MarginalityAA,
  title={Marginality and apostasy in the Baha'i community},
  author={Moojan Momen},
  journal={Religion},
  year={2007},
  volume={37},
  pages={187 - 209}
}
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