- Paul A. Verdier
Paul Andre Verdier was a licensed psychologist in
California . He was the first Vice President and one of the founders of theCalifornia Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (currently over 30,000 members). Verdier was a graduate ofMcGill University and held degrees in mechanical engineering and psychology. He was born in Europe and immigrated toCanada . He served in theRoyal Canadian Navy during World War II and obtained the rank of Lieutenant Commander.Dr. Verdier was associated with the
National Research Council of Canada , theDefence Research and Development Canada , as a senior scientist withLitton Industries , and as a consultant toNorth American Aviation .During the late 70s he was extremely notable and popular and was on a number of talk shows in
San Diego andLos Angeles commenting on thePatty Hearst kidnapping as well as a number of cult related news stories. This was due, in large part, to the timely release of his book "Brainwashing and the Cults : an Expose on Capturing the Human Mind ."He passed away in Los Angeles, July 3, 1996, from complications brought on by pneumonia and sclerosis in the upper body .
Published works
* "Basic Human Factors for Engineers" (Exposition Press, 1960)
* "Bio-psychology" (Exposition Press, 1963)
* "The Ergonomic Quotient" (Church Press, 1971)
* "Brainwashing and the Cults" (Institute of Behavioral Conditioning, 1971)References
* McGowan, D (2001) "Mind Control 101: An introduction" www.whale.to/b/gowan.html
External links
* [http://www.camft.org/ California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)]
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