A fascinating look into cults and mass leadership, exploring the depths of the psychology and sexuality behind such famous or notorious leaders as Hitler, David Koresh, and Jesus
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A fascinating look into cults and mass leadership, exploring the depths of the psychology and sexuality behind such famous or notorious leaders as Hitler, David Koresh, and Jesus
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Add this copy of Prophets, Cults and Madness to cart. $17.10, fair condition, Sold by Book Culture Inc. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New York, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Duckworth Publishing.
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Very Good. Scratches/scuffs to dustjacket & some creases at edges. Previous owner ex-libris sticker on front endpaper. Content very good. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 246 p.
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New. 0715629409. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** – – *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-FLAWLESS COPY, BRAND NEW, PRISTINE, NEVER OPENED--A fascinating look into cults and mass leadership, exploring the depths of the psychology and sexuality behind such famous or notorious leaders as Hitler, David Koresh, and Jesus. How is it possible that cults continue to exist despite their history of disintegrating under the strain of their own mad ideas? In this entertaining study of the very thin line that separates cult leaders from full-blown madness, Stevens and Price argue that the answer lies in our gene pool. The sexual charisma of cult leaders--from Hitler, Koresh and Jones on one side of the spectrum and Jesus on the other side--play a vital role when groups waver and split. The authors create a controversial argument that will make anyone look at groups and religions in a whole new light. --TABLE OF CONTENTS: Preface * Acknowledgements * 1. Charismatic Leaders and Their Cults * 2. Thin Partitions: Extraordinary Abilities and Madness * 3. Spacing Out: A Natural History of the Prophet * 4. Splitting and Revitalization: A Natural History of the Cult * 5. Leaders and Led: The Revolutionary Relationship * 6. Cult Politics: Power and Sex * 7. Schizotypal Dispersal and Genocide * 8. Apocalypse and Armageddon * 9. Love, Rank and Religion * 10. Personal Afterword: Summary and Conclusions * Notes * Glossary * Bibliography * Index--with a bonus offer--
