A cult reading list
I thought a list of books and resources that talk about scientology and other coercive organizations might be a helpful resource.
Here's some books I've read one the subject:
Cults in Our Midst by Margaret Thaler Singer
Singer caught more than a little crap from CoS. The chapter on children raised in cults is pretty moving.
The Guru Papers: Masks of Authoritarian Power by Joel Kramer and Diana Alstad
A general critique of the Guru/Disciple relationship, and power- vs. goal-oriented hierarchies. (Power-oriented hierarchies exists to give and maintain power to a leader. Goal-oriented hierarchies are organizations that organize specialists to attain a goal.)
Feet Of Clay by Anthony Storr
An exploration of the pathology of gurus and cult leaders. Storr identified specific traits that are more or less shared by cult leaders.
Have any more cult-related titles you think are interesting?
Here's some books I've read one the subject:
Cults in Our Midst by Margaret Thaler Singer
Singer caught more than a little crap from CoS. The chapter on children raised in cults is pretty moving.
The Guru Papers: Masks of Authoritarian Power by Joel Kramer and Diana Alstad
A general critique of the Guru/Disciple relationship, and power- vs. goal-oriented hierarchies. (Power-oriented hierarchies exists to give and maintain power to a leader. Goal-oriented hierarchies are organizations that organize specialists to attain a goal.)
Feet Of Clay by Anthony Storr
An exploration of the pathology of gurus and cult leaders. Storr identified specific traits that are more or less shared by cult leaders.
Have any more cult-related titles you think are interesting?