Combating Cult Mind Control - Hardcover

Hassan, Stephen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1855380250 ISBN 13: 9781855380257

Publisher: Aquarian Press, 1990

Synopsis

A former cult member and a leading expert in counseling people away from cults, Steven Hassan brings his best-selling book to audiocassette. He exposes the troubling facts about destructive cults--including their use of psychological manipulation to gain money and power, and their influence on government, the legal system, and society as a whole--and explains how to distinguish them from constructive organizations. He gives specific guidance to those who are presently drawn or attached to cults and advice to concerned friends and family of cult members.An invaluable guide for parents, teachers, health professionals, clergy, attorneys, and all those whose lives are touched by cult issues. 

International importance of the book is indicated by the Japanese edition print run of 60,000 copies. Demand in this country has been strong following the cult tragedy in Waco, Texas. 

Unlike any other title on the subject, it offers concrete information on cult psychology and practical methods of identifying and guarding against cult brainwashing techniques. 

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Review

"Sound practical advice about cult-related issues." (American Journal of Psychiatry)

". . . well worth reading, particularly by those professionals involved with students." (The Lancet (Journal of the British Medical Association))

". . . a clear and valuable work." (Rabbi Harold S. Kushner, Author, When Bad Things Happen to Good People)

". . . remarkably useful and important." (Louis Jolyon West, M.D., Chairman, Dept.of Psychiatry, UCLA School of Medicine)

"Steve Hassan is uniquely qualified to speak on dangerous cults." (USA Today)

Synopsis

Written by a defector from the upper echelon of a controversial cult, this book presents the facts about destructive cults, focusing on their use of psychological manipulation to gain money, power and influence and their methods of mind control used to recruit and control members. Hassan describes his experience of cult life, including his own recruitment and indoctrination. He shows how mind control techniques can inflict serious psychological damage and leave an individual unable to think for her or himself. Now working as an exit counsellor, helping people to break away from cults and return to society, Hassan presents a strategy for recovery, re-education and rescuing a loved one from a destructive cult without coercion, stressing the importance of approaching cult members with compassion rather than condemnation. Guidance is given for distinguishing destructive cults from legitimate organizations and protecting ourselves, friends and families from mind control.

Edition details

• Publisher: Aquarian Press
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1855380250
• ISBN 13: 9781855380257
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 226