Displaying 1 of 1 2025 Title: Cults like us : why doomsday thinking drives America Author: Borden, Jane, author. Edition: First One Signal Publishers/Atria Books hardcover edition. Format: Book Publisher, Date: New York : One Signal Publishers / Atria, [2025] ©2025 Description: x, 292 pages ; 24 cm Summary: An author and culture journalist argues that doomsday beliefs, deeply rooted in American history, have shaped the nation's culture, from its fascination with heroism and consumerism to its susceptibility to cult-like thinking and strongman leaders. Subjects: Cults -- United States. National characteristics, American. Emotions -- Social aspects -- United States. United States -- Social life and customs. Contents: Introduction : Weekend at Bartholomew's -- The quick and the dead : on strongmen and punishment -- Father knows best : on perfection and being chosen -- Don't spread on me : on rebellion and anti-intellectualism -- Liar for hire : on consumption and salvation -- Nanny nanny boo boo : on extraction and success -- Us versus them : on identity and isolation -- Control-alt-delete : on control and comfort -- Conclusion. ISBN 9781668007808 Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Find It Map It Suggestions and more Large Cover Image Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1
