Apocalypse Observed - Religious Movements and Violence in North America, Europe and Japan

Apocalypse Observed is a book about religious violence. By analysing five of the most notorious cults of recent years, the authors present a fascinating and revealing account of religious sects and conflict.

List of contents

1. The Apocalypse at Jonestown 2. From Jonestown to Waco 3. The Violent Path of Aum Shinrikyo 4. The Mystical Apocalypse of the Solar Temple 5. Finding Heaven's Gate Epilogue

About the author

Hall, John R.; Schuyler, Philip D.; Trinh, Sylvaine

Summary

Apocalypse Observed is a book about religious violence. By analysing five of the most notorious cults of recent years, the authors present a fascinating and revealing account of religious sects and conflict.

Product details

• Authors: John R. Hall, Philip D. Schuyler, Schuyler Philip D., Sylvaine Trinh, Trinh Sylvaine
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.01.2000
• EAN: 9780415192767
• ISBN: 978-0-415-19276-7
• No. of pages: 244
• Weight: 610 g
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Japan, Europe, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion, North America, Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Cults, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Violence in Society, Christianity, Christian & quasi-Christian cults & sects, Violence in society, North America (USA and Canada), Violence and abuse in society, Contemporary non-Christian & para-Christian cults & sects, Christian and quasi-Christian cults and sects