Apocalyptic Faith and Political Violence Prophets of Terror
Description
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.
Keywords
Political ScienceInternational RelationsTerrorismHistory & Theory
1960Book
Author(s)Rinehart, James F
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan US
ISBN9781403974617
LanguageEnglish
