ISBN:
9780765606396
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (264 p)
Parallel Title:
Print version On the Edge: Political Cults Right and Left
DDC:
303.48/4
Keywords:
Electronic books
Abstract:
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 predispos
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part One. The Nature of Cults; 1. Cults in Politics; 2. Groupthink, Big Brother, and Love Bombing; Part Two. Cults on the Right; 3. Christian Identity: A Heritage of Hate; 4. Soldiers of God; 5. The Travels of Lyndon LaRouche; Part Three. Therapy Cults and Politics; 6. Scientology, Maoism, and the Reevaluations of Harvey Jackins; 7. Fred Newman: Lenin as Therapist; 8. Synanon: Utopia as a Game; Part Four. Cults on the Left; 9. Marlene Dixon's Little Army; 10. Gerry Healy: Guru to a Star
Description / Table of Contents:
11. The Lonely Passion of Ted Grant12. The Many Faces of Gino Perente; Conclusion. Politics as Religion; Notes; Index
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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