Recensione:
Perfect Children is a fine demonstration of the continuing relevance of [New Religious Movements] studies and, in its broad coverage, works well as an introduction to some of the key research themes in the field. (Titus Hjelm, Journal of Religion in Europe)
Scholars interested in the fields of communalism/cultism, religion (traditional and new religious movements), and sociologyin particular, childhood and family studieswill find her work informative. A major strength of the work is the author's comparative analysis, which incorporates related fields such as human rights, self-realization, literature, education, mind control/brainwashing, women's studies, minority studies, and the power of the internet. Yet, the work is also for lay readers and young people who communicate via online chat sessions. It speaks to the notion of family and to everyone who struggles to belong. (Joanne Hurlbut, Nova Religio)
Perfect Children is an insightful and sometimes disturbing study of youth growing up in new or sectarian religious movements. The author shows us that the experimental project of rearing perfect children comes with a very imperfect road map. With the best of intentions and noblest of spiritual pursuits, the introduction of children into the group changes everything. Amanda van Eck Duymaer van Twist offers us a window into the intimate lives of these offspring, with all the trials, challenges, and choices they face. This work is a unique and vital contribution to the research literature on new religions. (Stuart Wright, Professor of Sociology, Lamar University)
This is a very good book. I recommend it not only to scholars of new religious movements for whom it is a must, but also to anyone interested in the dynamics of the socialization of children in minority religions or in nonreligious groups that are on the fringe of society. (Eileen Barker, Sociology of Religion)
L'autore:
Amanda van Eck Duymaer van Twist is Deputy Director of INFORM (Information on Religious Movements) at the London School of Economics.
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