Apocalyptic Faith and Political Violence

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.

Publication Year: 2006
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan US
Format: H
Weight (Gram): 450