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'œThe author is not interested in the psychological motivation of the wrongdoers but in the social structures of the religious organizations with the power hierarchies that may actually make abuse inevitable. He investigates how the betrayal of trust happens, how and why it continues, and what are the reactions to it. Recommended for all public and academic collections.'' Library JournalAnson Shupe is the author of 'In the Name of All That's Holy: A Theory of Clergy Malfeasance', published 1995 under ISBN 9780275946807 and ISBN 0275946800.
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