THINGS HIDDEN SINCE THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD by Rene Girard, S. Bann (Trans), M. Metteer (Trans) ( 9780826468536 )

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Title:

THINGS HIDDEN SINCE THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD

By:

Rene Girard, S. Bann (Trans), M. Metteer (Trans)

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0826468535

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9780826468536

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Publisher:

BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC

Pub. date:

2 October, 2003

Series:

Athlone Contemporary European Thinkers S.

Pages:

480

Translated from:

French

Description:

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.

Synopsis:

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

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