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Eileen Barker, Ph.D.

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Eileen Barker, Ph.D., OBE, FBA is Professor of Sociology with Special Reference to the Study of Religion at the London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London.  A former President of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, Dr. Barker has written or edited nine books and written over 170 articles and book chapters.  Her books include New Religious Movements: A Practical Introduction, and The Making of a Moonie: Brainwashing or Choice?  She is the Founder and Chair of INFORM, a charity supported by the British Government and Mainline Churches which helps enquirers with information about new religions that is as objective and up-to-date as possible.