Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World
Description
This is the single fullest summation of the ideas of one of the most eminent and controversial cultural theorists of our time.Product Details
Price
$35.00
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Publish Date
June 01, 1987
Pages
480
Dimensions
6.08 X 1.01 X 9.0 inches | 1.44 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780804722155
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About the Author
René Girard is a member of the French Academy and Emeritus Professor at Stanford University. His books have been translated and acclaimed worldwide. He received the Modern Language Association's Award for Lifetime Scholarly Achievement in 2008.
Stephen Bann is Emeritus Professor of History of Art and a senior research fellow at the University of Bristol.
Reviews
"A necessary companion piece to Violence and the Sacred for those interested in Girard's grand theory of society and human nature. . . . Girard expounds his vision of the foundational place of mimesis, violence, and scapegoating for all human cultures. . . . More forcefully stated here than elsewhere is Girard's conviction that his thesis is merely an uncovering of the message heretofore buried in the Christian scriptures."--Virginia Quarterly Review