A Poisonous Cocktail? Aum Shinrikyo's Path to Violence [Paperback]

Ian Reader (Author)

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Publication Date: April 1, 1996 | ISBN-10: 8787062550 | ISBN-13: 978-8787062558

In the light of the sarin attacks made by Aum Shinrikyo on Tokyo, this book describes the movement's history, examines the various conflicts it has been involved in, and discusses the content of Asahara's sermons and prophecies, all in an attempt to discover why the movement turned from meditation and asceticism to violence. Suggesting that the Aum case is not unique, the book shows how it displays similarities with other cases of violence and conflict amongst religious and political movements in Japan and elsewhere.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (April 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8787062550
• ISBN-13: 978-8787062558
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,179,746 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Origins of AUM, March 8, 2003

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This is a fascinating little book that gives the reader a quick introduction to the AUM Shinrikyo and their path to violence. The book primarily focuses on the AUM Shirikyo before the March 20, 1995 serin gas attacks. Reader gives the reader details on the early life of Shoko Asahara and how the Aum Shinrikyo started off as a yoga group but continued to grow and grow into something that wanted to kill. This is a very easy book to read, and is a good starting point for deeper research into the Aum Shinrikyo.