Apocalyptic Faith And Political Violence
Prophets of Terror
Rinehart, James F.
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BOOK SUMMARY
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 conclud
BOOK SYNOPSIS
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.
BOOK REVIEWS
"James Rinehart's important and original analysis of three terrorist movements--Sendero Luminoso, Aum Shinrikyo, and Hezbollah--demonstrate their profound links to deeply embedded currents of millenarian religion and culture. This is a work of rich scholarship that will challenge and stimulate students of terrorism and political violence."--Michael Barkun, Professor of Political Science, the Maxwell School at Syracuse University
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 1403974616
ISBN(13-digit): 9781403974617
Dewey Decimal: 303.6/25
Library of Congress: 2006041584
Book Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 226
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