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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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.
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ISBN-13: | 9781349535347 |
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Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan US |
Publication date: | 10/24/1960 |
Edition description: | 1st ed. 2006 |
Pages: | 226 |
Product dimensions: | 5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x (d) |
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