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A clinical and forensic guide to cults and persuasive leadership /

"This book reviews the theoretical, clinical, and forensic issues pertaining to cult leaders, followers, and those who encounter them. It will appeal to psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health professionals, criminal investigators, attorneys, and academics, and those with educational intere...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Durns, Tyler (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2025.
Subjects:
Cults > Psychology.
Persuasion (Psychology)
Charisma (Personality trait)
Control (Psychology)
Brainwashing.
Forensic psychiatry.
Control (Psychology) > Religious aspects.
Religious leaders > Psychology.
Contrôle (Psychologie) > Aspect religieux.
Chefs religieux > Psychologie.
Charisme.
Contrôle (Psychologie)
Lavage de cerveau.
Control (Psychology) > Religious aspects
Cults > Psychology
Religious leaders > Psychology
Electronic books.
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Summary:"This book reviews the theoretical, clinical, and forensic issues pertaining to cult leaders, followers, and those who encounter them. It will appeal to psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health professionals, criminal investigators, attorneys, and academics, and those with educational interest in cults and similar organizational frameworks"-- Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781009280099 (electronic bk.)
1009280090