Of Card Tricks and Charismatic Leaders.

Lewis, Jonathan F.

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ERIC Number: EJ386402

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Publication Date: 1989

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Of Card Tricks and Charismatic Leaders.

Lewis, Jonathan F.

Teaching Sociology, v17 n1 p64-71 Jan 1989

Outlines a lecture designed for an introductory sociology course. Explores the ways that cult leaders manipulate their followers. Deals with possible dysfunctions of extremely religious groups of people. Utilizes a card trick to illustrate the ways in which charismatic leaders successfully control their audience. (KO)

Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Lecture Method, Religion, Social Behavior, Sociology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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