Apocalypse Observed Religious Movements and State in North America, Europe and Japan
| Author/creator | Hall, John R., 1960- Author |
| Other author | Schuyler, Philip D. 1946- Author |
| Other author | Trinh, Sylvaine Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Routledge Florence : Taylor & Francis Group [Distributor] |
| Description | 240 p. ill 23.400 x 015.600 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
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| Summary | Annotation <em>Apocalypse Observed</em>is about religious violence. By analyzing five of the most notorious cults of recent years, the authors present a fascinating and revealing account of religious sects and conflict. Cults covered include:<br><br>* the apocalypse at Jonestown<br>* the Branch Davidians at Waco<br>* the violent path of Aum Shinrikyo<br>* the mystical apocalypse of the Solar Temple<br>* the mass suicide of Heaven's Gate.<br><br>Through comparative case studies and in-depth analysis, the authors show how religious violence can erupt not simply from the beliefs of the cult followers or the personalities of their leaders, but also from the way in which society responds to the cults in its midst. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 99039629 |
| ISBN | 9780415192767 |
| ISBN | 0415192765 (Trade Cloth) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9780415192767 |
| Stock number | 00081154 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |