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Drawing on nearly fifty years of research, Margaret Thaler Singer presents a comprehensive examination of cults and the psychological forces that make them attractive. She explains how coercive persuasion, group processes and life‑transition vulnerabilities can draw anyone—regardless of age or income—into a cult’s orbit. The book combines scholarly insight with real‑world cases, including contributions from former cult member Janja Lalich, to reveal the mechanisms of manipulation, the signs of entrapment, and strategies for helping affected individuals recover. Singer’s work is a definitive guide for psychologists, counselors, and anyone concerned with protecting people from these covert and seductive movements.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology
Authors: Margaret Thaler Singer
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