Barkun, Michael
Disaster and the Millennium
- ISBN 13:
- 9780815623922
- author:
- Barkun, Michael
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Syracuse University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1986
- Pages:
- 246
- Genre:
- Christian theology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Disaster and the Millennium explores the fascinating world of millenarian movements, which have captivated humans for centuries. Michael Barkun examines how these groups arise from local disasters and presents a broad-based analysis of their characteristics. Barkun's study delves into the psychological effects of disasters, the conversion process, and whether such movements are rational. He reviews existing theories and explanations, providing many examples of millenarian groups in action in both modern and preindustrial societies. The book concludes with a detailed examination of millenarianism in the modern world. This thought-provoking study will be of interest to both general readers and scholars who want to understand problems of change, violence, and social upheaval.
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