The End of the World as We Know It

by Daniel Wojcik

Book Overview

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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814793487
• ISBN13: 9780814793480
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"