THE BLACKLISTING OF A CONCEPT: THE STRANGE HISTORY OF THE BRAINWASHING CONJECTURE IN THE SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION*

ABSTRACT: This is the first part of a two-part article on the concept of brainwashing in the study of new religious movements (NRMs). The use of this term has become so emotionally charged that scholars find it difficult to discuss its merits and scientific utility with calmness and objectivity. I d...

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Main Author: Zablocki, Benjamin (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Californiarnia Press 1997
In: Nova religio
Year: 1997, Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Pages: 96-121
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