Apocalyptic faith and political violence : prophets of terror /

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 expectation...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Rinehart, James F., 1950-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2006.
Edición:1st ed.
Temas:
Terrorism > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Violence > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Religion and politics.
End of the world.
Armageddon.
Violence > Aspect religieux > Christianisme.
Religion et politique.
Fin du monde.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Freedom & Security > Terrorism.
Armageddon
End of the world
Religion and politics
Terrorism > Religious aspects > Christianity
Violence > Religious aspects > Christianity
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (226 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-217) and index.
ISBN:9781403984630
1403984638
1281366005
9781281366009
1349535346
9781349535347
9786611366001
6611366008

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