Apocalyptic Faith And Political Violence: Prophets Of Terror
by James F. Rinehart /
1960 / English / PDF
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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.This study examines the functional relationship between millenarian-inspired terrorism and the process of political change. Through an exhaustive investigation of late twentieth-century movementsAum Shinrikyo, Sendero Luminoso, and Hezbollahit concludes that in each case, apocalyptic expectations performed a significant group mobilization, leadership and therapeutic function.
