Apocalyptic Faith and Political Violence: Prophets of Terror

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 expectations performed a significant group mobilization, leadership and therapeutic function.
Country USA
Brand MACMILLAN
Manufacturer Palgrave Macmillan
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780230108738
ReleaseDate 2011-01-18
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780230108738