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English
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Learning the Wrong Lessons : A Comparison of FLDS, Family International, and Branch Davidian Child-Protection Interventions
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Modern Polygamy in the United States : Historical, Cultural, and Legal Issues
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New York, NY
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Oxford University Press
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237-58
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Two sociologists, Gary Shepherd and Gordon Shepherd, share their observations derived from extensive research into The Family International, a Christian religious organization widely maligned as a cult. They compare the experiences of the FLDS Church to the treatment of The Family International both within the United States and elsewhere. They also provide comparisons to the earlier raid on the Branch Davidians in Texas. They show how insufficient understanding of groups, stereotypes, and ignorance of movements can lead to disastrous results, as happened with the Branch Davidian compound. They conclude their chapter with suggestions that officials can use to avoid similar problems in the future. [Editors' summary]