Apocalyptic Faith and Political Violence: Prophets of Terror

Rinehart, J.

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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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2011-01-18

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9780230108738

DOI: 10.1057/9781403984630

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 226