Beschreibung:
This study aims to document the extent of political cults on both the left and right, and explain their significance for mainstream political organizations. It outlines the defining characteristics of cults in general, and analyzes the extent to which they fall within their cult status.
Part One The Nature of Cults; Chapter 1 Cults in Politics; Chapter 2 Groupthink, Big Brother, and Love Bombing; Part Two Cults on the Right; Chapter 3 Christian Identity: a Heritage of Hate; Chapter 4 Soldiers of God; Chapter 5 The Travels of Lyndon LaRouche; Part Three Therapy Cults and Politics; Chapter 6 Scientology, Maoism, and the Reevaluations of Harvey Jackins; Chapter 7 Fred Newman; Chapter 8 Synanon; Part Four Cults on the Left; Chapter 9 Marlene Dixon's Little Army; Chapter 10 Gerry Healy: Guru to a Star; Chapter 11 The Lonely Passion of Ted Grant; Chapter 12 The Many Faces of Gino Perente; Chapter 13 Conclusion Politics as Religion;