Apocalyptic Faith and Political Violence : Prophets of Terror.
Title:
Apocalyptic Faith and Political Violence : Prophets of Terror.
Author:
Rinehart, J.
ISBN:
9781403984630
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (232 pages)
Contents:
Cover -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1 Terrorism and Prophecy -- 2 The Rise of Millenarian Terror -- 3 The Mediating Role of the Prophet -- 4 Alienation and the Quest for Renewal -- 5 Identity and Millenarian Violence -- Conclusions -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z.
Abstract:
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.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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