Massimo Introvigne

Massimo Introvigne
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Born (1955-06-14) June 14, 1955 (age 69)
OccupationAuthor
Academic background
EducationB.A., J.D.
Alma materPontifical Gregorian University
University of Turin
Academic work
DisciplineSociology of religion
Sub-disciplineAcademic study of new religious movements
InstitutionsCenter for Studies on New Religions (CESNUR)
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Massimo Introvigne (born June 14, 1955) is an Italian sociologist of religion,[1] author, and intellectual property attorney. He is a co-founder and the managing director of the Center for Studies on New Religions (CESNUR), a Turin-based nonprofit organization which has been described as "the highest profile lobbying and information group for controversial religions".[2]

  1. ^ Horowitz, Jason (July 4, 2019). "A Clash of Worldviews as Pope Meets Putin Again". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on July 16, 2020. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  2. ^ Kent, Stephen A. (January 2001). "The French and German versus American debate over 'new religions', Scientology and human rights". Marburg Journal of Religion. 6 (1). University of Marburg: 15. doi:10.17192/mjr.2001.6.3742. Retrieved September 29, 2019.