Violence And Religious Commitment: Implications Of Jim Jones's People's Temple Movement

Violence And Religious Commitment: Implications Of Jim Jones's People's Temple Movement

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Author: Ken Levi
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Pennsylvania State University Press, 1982

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

This compelling academic study, Violence And Religious Commitment: Implications Of Jim Jones's People's Temple Movement, meticulously chronicles the tragic trajectory of Jim Jones's People's Temple. It uncovers the intricate psychological and sociological factors that bind religious devotion to acts of extreme violence. The author presents a rigorous analysis of how charismatic leadership and communal isolation can culminate in devastating outcomes. This work argues for a deeper understanding of cult dynamics and the profound implications of unchecked religious fervor. It illustrates the critical lessons derived from one of history's most infamous mass suicides, offering invaluable insights into human behavior under duress.

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Description

Author: Ken Levi
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Pennsylvania State University Press, 1982

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

This compelling academic study, Violence And Religious Commitment: Implications Of Jim Jones's People's Temple Movement, meticulously chronicles the tragic trajectory of Jim Jones's People's Temple. It uncovers the intricate psychological and sociological factors that bind religious devotion to acts of extreme violence. The author presents a rigorous analysis of how charismatic leadership and communal isolation can culminate in devastating outcomes. This work argues for a deeper understanding of cult dynamics and the profound implications of unchecked religious fervor. It illustrates the critical lessons derived from one of history's most infamous mass suicides, offering invaluable insights into human behavior under duress.