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A sociological perspective on belief

Professor Eileen Barker, FBA, OBE

Professor Eileen Barker, FBA, OBE is Professor of Sociology with Special Reference to the Study of Religion at the London School of Economics. She has specialised in researching new religious movements or 'cults' around the world and has studied the fate of religion in the former socialist countries.

Her many publications include The Making of a Moonie: Brainwashing or Choice? and New Religious Movements: A Practical Introduction

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