Religious Violence in Contemporary Japan: The Case of Aum Shinrikyo

by Ian Reader

Book Overview

The text looks at how Aum, a religious movement based on yoga, meditation, asceticism and enlightenment became involved in violent activities and explores the religion's spiritual roots, placing it in... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824823400
• ISBN13: 9780824823405
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.6"