J. Rinehart

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Apocalyptic Faith and Political Violence (eBook, PDF)

Prophets of Terror

Beschreibung

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.

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Autor

JAMES F. RINEHART is an Associate Professor at Troy University, USA.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan US
• Seitenzahl: 226
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. September 2006
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781403984630
• Artikelnr.: 38284916

Rezensionen

'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 Syracuse University, USA