Margaret Singer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Margaret Singer

clinical psychology

Date of Birth: 29-Jul-1921

Place of Birth: Denver, Colorado, United States

Date of Death: 23-Nov-2003

Profession: writer, psychiatrist, psychologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Margaret Thaler Singer (July 29, 1921 – November 23, 2003) was a clinical psychologist and researcher with her colleague Lyman Wynne of family communication.
She was a prominent figure in the study of undue influence in social and religious contexts. Singer's main areas of research included schizophrenia, family therapy, brainwashing and coercive persuasion.
In the 1960s she began to study the nature of social and religious group influence and mind control, and sat as a board member of the American Family Foundation and as an advisory board member of the Cult Awareness Network.
She was the co-author of the book Cults in Our Midst.