On the Edge Political Cults Right and Left

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Synopsis

This is the first book to document the extent of political cults on both the right and left and explain their significance for mainstream political organizations. The authors outline the defining characteristics of cults in general, and analyze the degree to which a variety of well-known movements fall within the spectrum of cultic organizations. The book covers such individuals and groups as Lyndon LaRouche, Fred Newman, Ted Grant, Marlene Dixon, the Christian Identity movement, Posse Commitatus, Aryan Nation, militias, and the Freemen. It explores the ideological underpinnings that predispose cult followers to cultic practices, along with the measures cults use to suppress dissent, achieve intense conformity, and extract extraordinary levels of commitment.

Book details

Author:
Dennis Tourish, Tim Wohlforth
ISBN:
9781317463634
Related ISBNs:
9780765606396, 9781315702032
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
264
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2022-08-12
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2000
Copyright by:
Taylor & Francis. 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
History, Language Arts, Nonfiction, Politics and Government