J. Rinehart

Broschiertes Buch

Apocalyptic Faith and Political Violence

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.

Autor

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

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Palgrave MacMillan Us / Palgrave Macmillan
• 2006 edition
• Seitenzahl: 226
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Oktober 1960
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 349g
• ISBN-13: 9781349535347
• ISBN-10: 1349535346
• Artikelnr.: 45077085

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