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Destroying the World to Save It: Aum Shinrikyo, Apocalyptic Violence, and the New Global Terrorism,Used
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National Book Award winner and renowned psychiatrist Robert Jay Lifton reveals a world at risk from millennial cults intent on ending it all.Since the earliest moments of recorded history, prophets and gurus have foretold the world's end, but only in the nuclear age has it been possible for a megalomaniac guru with a worldending vision to bring his prophecy to pass. Now Robert Jay Lifton offers a vivid and disturbing case in point in this chilling exploration of Aum Shinrikyo, the Japanese cult that released sarin nerve gas in the Tokyo subways.With unprecedented access to former Aum members, Lifton has produced a pathbreaking study of the inner life of a modern millennial cult. He shows how Aum's guru Shoko Asahara (charismatic spiritual leader, con man, madman) created a religion from a global stew of New Age thinking, ancient rituals, and apocalyptic science fiction, then recruited scientists as disciples and set them to producing weapons of mass destruction. Taking stock as well of Charles Manson, Heaven's Gate, and the Oklahoma City bombers, Lifton confronts the frightening possibility of a twentyfirst century in which cults and terrorists may be able to bring about their own holocausts.Bold and compelling, Destroying the World to Save It charts the emergence of a new global threat of urgent concern to us all.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Destroying the World to Save It'? A: The book explores the rise of millennial cults and their potential for apocalyptic violence, focusing on the Japanese cult Aum Shinrikyo and its impact on global terrorism.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Robert Jay Lifton, a National Book Award-winning psychiatrist known for his work on psychological trauma and the impact of war.
- Q: What significant event does the book analyze? A: It analyzes the 1995 sarin gas attack in the Tokyo subway, carried out by the cult Aum Shinrikyo.
- Q: What type of book is 'Destroying the World to Save It'? A: It is a non-fiction book that combines historical analysis with psychological insights into cult behavior and terrorism.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it offers a well-researched examination of cults and violent extremism, making it suitable for academic inquiries into these topics.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its First Edition.
- Q: In what condition is the used book available? A: The used book is listed in Good Condition.
- Q: When was 'Destroying the World to Save It' published? A: It was published on September 1, 2000.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the genre of psychology and social commentary, focusing on themes of violence and faith.