Cults like us : why doomsday thinking drives America / Jane Borden.
"Since the Mayflower sidled up to Plymouth Rock, cult ideology has been ingrained in the DNA of the United States. In this eye-opening book, journalist Jane Borden argues that Puritan doomsday belief never went away; it went secular and became American culture. From our fascination with cowboys and superheroes to our allegiance to influencers and self-help, susceptibility to advertising, and undying devotion to the self-made man, Americans remain particularly vulnerable to a specific brand of cult-like thinking. With in-depth research and compelling insight, Borden uncovers the American history you didn't learn in school, including how we are still being brainwashed, making us a nation of easy marks for con artists and strong men. Along the way, she also revisits some of the most fascinating cults in this country--including, the Mankind United and Love Has Won--presenting them as integral parts of our national psyche rather than aberrations." -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781668007808
- ISBN: 1668007800
- Physical Description: x, 292 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition: First One Signal Publishers/Atria Books hardcover edition.
- Publisher: New York : One Signal Publishers/Atria, 2025.
- Copyright: ©2025
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- Includes bibliographical references (pages [249]-275) and index.
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- 16 of 19 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
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- 1 current hold with 19 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 306.09 BOR (Text) | 37810435832620 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
