Montell, Amanda
Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062993151
- author:
- Montell, Amanda
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Harper Wave
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14 x 2.7 centimeters (0.65
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Feminism & Feminist Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell is a thought-provoking analysis of the social science behind cult influence. Montell examines how groups, from charismatic leaders to social media personalities, use language to exert control and create a sense of community. By exploring the power of language in shaping our attitudes and behaviors, Montell sheds light on the complex dynamics that drive individuals to join and remain in extreme groups. The author argues that the key to manufacturing intense ideology and us/them attitudes lies in the way language is used. This is not a simplistic tale of mind control, but rather a nuanced exploration of how language shapes our perceptions and influences our behavior. Montell's work is a valuable contribution to our understanding of cult influence, and her insights are relevant to our everyday lives. By examining the ways in which language is used to create and maintain cult-like groups, Montell provides a compelling explanation for why we are drawn to these groups, and how they can exert such a powerful influence over our lives.
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