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Apocalyptic Faith and Political Violence: Prophets of Terror
James F. Rinehart
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Description for Apocalyptic Faith and Political Violence: Prophets of Terror
Hardcover. Num Pages: 231 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 450.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Number of Pages
226
Place of Publication
Gordonsville, United States
ISBN
9781403974617
SKU
V9781403974617
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About James F. Rinehart
JAMES F. RINEHART is an Associate Professor at Troy University, USA.
Reviews for Apocalyptic Faith and Political Violence: Prophets of Terror
'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 ... Read more