The One by Whom Scandal Comes |
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Author:
| Girard, René |
Translator:
| DeBevoise, Malcolm B. |
Series title: | Studies in Violence, Mimesis and Culture Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-61186-109-9 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2014 |
Publisher: | Michigan State University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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In this landmark text, René Girard examines the nature of violence in light of globalization and his mimetic theory, the "desirous imitation" that gives rise to the replication of violence. Mimetic rivalry, Girard argues, is responsible for the frequency and intensity of human conflict. Highlighting Girard's characteristic accessibility, The One by Whom Scandal Comes explores the roots and outcomes of violence across societies.
In this landmark text, René Girard examines the nature of violence in light of globalization and his mimetic theory, the "desirous imitation" that gives rise to the replication of violence. Mimetic rivalry, Girard argues, is responsible for the frequency and intensity of human conflict. Highlighting Girard's characteristic accessibility, The One by Whom Scandal Comes explores the roots and outcomes of violence across societies.