Peter Herriot

Understanding Religious Fundamentalists (eBook, PDF)

An Introduction

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This book introduces the prominent role that fundamentalists play in religious, cultural, and political arenas. With engaging discussion questions and suggestions for further reading, this book is ideal for students of social science and religion, as well as readers interested in the psychological roots of fundamentalism.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 126
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781040026526
• Artikelnr.: 69994333

Autorenporträt

Peter Herriot has been an academic and consultant throughout his working life. Most of his work has been in the field of organizational psychology. Since retirement, he has concentrated on the application of social scientific theory and research to the issue of religious fundamentalism. He was brought up in a fundamentalist family.

Inhaltsangabe

Part 1: Two Fundamentalisms 1. Brethren and Taliban 2. The Brethren: Authority and Separation 3. The Taliban: Sharia and Jihad Part 2: Fundamentalist Beliefs 4. God's Word 5. Cosmic War 6. Belief Systems Part 3: Motivational Foundations 7. Meaning 8. Agency 9. Self-esteem Part 4: Social Foundations 10. Leadership 11. Conformity 12. Organisation Part 5: Perspectives: Past, Present, and Future 13. Modernity 14. Populism 15. Apocalypse