Presenting an original global theory of culture, Girard explores the social function of violence and the mechanism of the social scapegoat. His vision is a challenge to conventional views of literature, anthropology, religion and psychoanalysis. Translator(s): Bann, S.; Metteer, M. Series: Athlone Contemporary European Thinkers S. Num Pages: 480 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSA; JFC; JFFE; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 228 x 25. Weight in Grams: 686. . 2003. New ed. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication Date: 2003
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0826468535
ISBN 13: 9780826468536
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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Develops a global theory of culture through the paradox of violence and exclusion serving a social function.

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Ren� Girard is the Andrew B. Hammond Professor Emeritus of French Language, Literature, and Civilization at Stanford University.

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