Armageddon in Waco : critical perspectives on the Branch Davidian conflict / edited by Stuart A. Wright. [print]

Introduction. Another view of the Mt. Carmel standoff Stuart A. Wright Social and historical context. An age of wisdom, an age of foolishness. The Davidians, some forerunners, and our age Robert S. Fogarty Davidians and Branch Davidians : 1929-1987 William L. Pitts, Jr. ; The Davidian tradition. From patronal clan to prophetic movement David G. Bromley and Edward D. Silver Sources and development of conflict. Construction and escalation of a cult threat. Dissecting moral panic and official reaction to the Branch Davidians Stuart A. Wright Self-fulfilling stereotypes, the anticult movement, and the Waco confrontation James R. Lewis ; "Babies were being beaten". Exploring child abuse allegations at Ranch Apocalypse Christopher G. Ellison and John P. Bartkowski Media coverage and public opinion. Manufacturing consent about Koresh. A structural analysis of the role of media in the Waco tragedy James T. Richardson Cops, news copy, and public opinion. Legitimacy and the social construction of evil in Waco Anson Shupe and Jeffrey K. Hadden Apocalypticism, religious marginality, and violence. Public narratives and the apocalyptic sect. From Jonestown to Mt. Carmel John R. Hall Sects and violence. Factors e>hancing the volatility of marginal religious movements Thomas Robbins and Dick Anthony Scholars, experts, and law enforcement. Religious discourse and failed negotiations. The dynamics of biblical apocalypticism at Waco James D. Tabor Waco, federal law enforcement, and scholars of religion Nancy T. Ammerman Legal and policy issues. Breaching the "wall of separation". The balance between religious freedom and social order Rhys H. Williams The Waco tragedy. Constitutional concerns and policy perspectives Edward McGlynn Gaffney, Jr. ; The implosion of Mt. Carmel and its aftermath. Is it all over yet? / Dean M. Kelley.

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