Description: Rene Girard by Chris Fleming In recent years there has been a renewed interest in the work of Rene Girard, thought by many to be one of the most important, if controversial, cultural theorists of the twentieth century. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In recent years there has been a renewed interest in the work of Rene Girard, thought by many to be one of the most important, if controversial, cultural theorists of the twentieth century. Girards work is extraordinarily innovative and wide-ranging, cutting across central concerns in philosophy, psychoanalysis, literary theory, anthropology, theology, and sociology. In this much-needed introduction, Chris Fleming traces the development of Girards thought over forty years, describing the context in which he worked and his influence on a number of disciplines. He unpacks the hypotheses at the centre of Girards thought - mimetic desire, surrogate victimage and scapegoating, myth, ritual, and the sacred - and provides an assessment of Girards place in the contemporary academy. Comprehensive and clearly written, this book constitutes an excellent overview of Girards work and is essential reading for students and researchers in continental philosophy, theology, literary studies, French studies, and cultural studies. Back Cover In recent years there has been a renewed interest in the work of Rene Girard, thought by many to be one of the most important, if controversial, cultural theorists of the twentieth century. Girards work is extraordinarily innovative and wide-ranging, cutting across central concerns in philosophy, psychoanalysis, literary theory, anthropology, theology, and sociology. In this much-needed introduction, Chris Fleming traces the development of Girards thought over forty years, describing the context in which he worked and his influence on a number of disciplines. He unpacks the hypotheses at the centre of Girards thought - mimetic desire, surrogate victimage and scapegoating, myth, ritual, and the sacred - and provides an assessment of Girards place in the contemporary academy. Comprehensive and clearly written, this book constitutes an excellent overview of Girards work and is essential reading for students and researchers in continental philosophy, theology, literary studies, French studies, and cultural studies. Flap In recent years there has been a renewed interest in the work of Rene Girard, thought by many to be one of the most important, if controversial, cultural theorists of the twentieth century. Girards work is extraordinarily innovative and wide-ranging, cutting across central concerns in philosophy, psychoanalysis, literary theory, anthropology, theology, and sociology. In this much-needed introduction, Chris Fleming traces the development of Girards thought over forty years, describing the context in which he worked and his influence on a number of disciplines. He unpacks the hypotheses at the centre of Girards thought - mimetic desire, surrogate victimage and scapegoating, myth, ritual, and the sacred - and provides an assessment of Girards place in the contemporary academy. Comprehensive and clearly written, this book constitutes an excellent overview of Girards work and is essential reading for students and researchers in continental philosophy, theology, literary studies, French studies, and cultural studies. Author Biography Chris Fleming is the author of Rene Girard: Violence and Mimesis, published by Wiley. Table of Contents 1. Introduction. 2. Mimesis and Interdividual Psychology. 3. Generative Violence: The Scapegoat Mechanism. 4. Nonsacrificial Violence: Girards view of the Judeo-Christian Scriptures. 5. Girards influence on other disciplines. 6. Responses to the theory: Critiques of Girard. 7. Conclusion Review "Flemings book is an incisive and sure guide, which demonstrates a thorough knowledge of both Girards thought and its place in twentieth-century thought...........In his succinct summary and commentary Fleming seeks neither to critique Geriards writing nor to provide an alternative to reading it. He offers instead an invitation to the reader to explore further. In my view he covers the ground well. I would have trouble recommending it highly enough to students and teachers of theology." International Journal of Systematic Theology, Vol. 7 Long Description In recent years there has been a renewed interest in the work of Ren Review Text "Flemings book is an incisive and sure guide, which demonstrates a thorough knowledge of both Girards thought and its place in twentieth-century thought...........In his succinct summary and commentary Fleming seeks neither to critique Geriards writing nor to provide an alternative to reading it. He offers instead an invitation to the reader to explore further. In my view he covers the ground well. I would have trouble recommending it highly enough to students and teachers of theology." International Journal of Systematic Theology, Vol. 7 Review Quote "Flemings book is an incisive and sure guide, which demonstrates a thorough knowledge of both Girards thought and its place in twentieth-century thought...........In his succinct summary and commentary Fleming seeks neither to critique Geriards writing nor to provide an alternative to reading it. He offers instead an invitation to the reader to explore further. In my view he covers the ground well. I would have trouble recommending it highly enough to students and teachers of theology." International Journal of Systematic Theology, Vol. 7 Feature First book length treatment of René Girard Written in an accessible and clear way Will appeal to a range of disciplines Details ISBN0745629482 Author Chris Fleming Short Title RENE GIRARD Pages 224 Language English ISBN-10 0745629482 ISBN-13 9780745629483 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2004 Imprint Polity Press Subtitle Violence and Mimesis Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Series Key Contemporary Thinkers Illustrations black & white illustrations Birth 1970 Affiliation University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9780745629483 UK Release Date 2004-07-15 AU Release Date 2004-07-15 NZ Release Date 2004-07-15 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Publication Date 2004-07-15 Alternative 9780745629476 DEWEY 194 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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