Apocalyptic Faith and Political Violence
| Author | : J. Rinehart |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 225 |
| Release | : 2006-09-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781403984630 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1403984638 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (638 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Apocalyptic Faith and Political Violence by : J. Rinehart
Download or read book Apocalyptic Faith and Political Violence written by J. Rinehart and published by Springer. This book was released on 2006-09-02 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
