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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--
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Fair. Obviously well-worn, but no text pages missing. May have highlighting and marginalia, but markings do not interfere with readability. Textbooks do not have accompanying CDs or access codes. Ships from an indie bookstore in NYC. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 246 p.