The End of the World as We Know It

by Daniel Wojcik

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Examines contemporary apocalyptic beliefs and their origins

From religious tomes to current folk prophesies, recorded history reveals a plethora of narratives predicting or showcasing the end of the world. The incident at Waco, the subway bombing by the Japanese cult Aum Supreme Truth, and the tragedy at Jonestown are just a few examples of such apocalyptic scenarios. And these are not isolated incidents; millions of...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0814792839

ISBN13:9780814792834

Release Date:August 1997

Publisher:New York University Press

Length:281 Pages

Weight:1.40 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"

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