Apocalyptic Faith and Political Violence : Prophets of Terror
by
J. Rinehart
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0230108733
ISBN-13
9780230108738
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Imprint
Palgrave Macmillan
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jan 18th, 2011
Print length
226 Pages
Weight
348 grams
Dimensions
21.70 x 15.50 x 1.60 cms
Product Classification:
Political science & theoryInternational relationsTerrorism, armed struggle
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Through an exhaustive investigation of late Twentieth-century movements, Aum Shinrikyo, Sendero Luminoso and Hezbollah, it concludes that in each case, apocalyptic expectations performed a significant group mobilization, leadership and therapeutic function.
This study examines the functional relationship between millenarian-inspired terrorism and the process of political change. Through an exhaustive investigation of late twentieth-century movements--Aum Shinrikyo, Sendero Luminoso, and Hezbollah--it concludes that in each case, apocalyptic expectations performed a significant group mobilization, leadership and therapeutic function.
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