Cultish

The Language of Fanaticism

Amanda Montell

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HarperCollins
24 November 2021

linguistics; Sociolinguistics; Feminism & feminist theory

The author of the widely praised Wordslut analyzes the social science of cult influence: how cultish groups from Jonestown and Scientology to SoulCycle and social media gurus use language as the ultimate form of power.

What makes “cults” so intriguing and frightening?

By: Amanda Montell
Imprint: HarperCollins
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 320g
ISBN: 9780063244689
ISBN 10: 0063244683
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 24 November 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Amanda is a writer, video content maker, and linguistics groupie living in Los Angeles. Her writing has appeared in Marie Claire, Woman's Day, The Rumpus, and Time Out magazine, and she is a staff features editor at online beauty and health magazine Byrdie.com. Amanda is also the creator and host of The Dirty Word, a web series about language, gender, and pop culture, which airs on Jill Soloway's Wifey.tv and has been featured in Glamour, Bustle, Refinery29, Hello Giggles, and Bust Magazine. Amanda graduated magna cum laude from NYU with a degree in Linguistics. Find her on Instagram @amanda_montell (4.5k followers).