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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.

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"Fleming's book is an incisive and sure guide, which demonstrates a thorough knowledge of both Girard's thought and its place in twentieth-century thought...........In his succinct summary and commentary Fleming seeks neither to critique Geriard's 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

Table of Contents
1. Introduction.

2. Mimesis and Interdividual Psychology.

3. Generative Violence: The Scapegoat Mechanism.

4. Nonsacrificial Violence: Girard’s view of the Judeo-Christian Scriptures.

5. Girard’s influence on other disciplines.

6. Responses to the theory: Critiques of Girard.

7. Conclusion

Rene Girard Violence and Mimesis

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 15 July 2004
      ISBN-13 9780745629483
      978-0745629483
      ISBN-10 0745629482
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      Society and culture: general

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Trade Review
      "Fleming's book is an incisive and sure guide, which demonstrates a thorough knowledge of both Girard's thought and its place in twentieth-century thought...........In his succinct summary and commentary Fleming seeks neither to critique Geriard's 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

      Table of Contents
      1. Introduction.

      2. Mimesis and Interdividual Psychology.

      3. Generative Violence: The Scapegoat Mechanism.

      4. Nonsacrificial Violence: Girard’s view of the Judeo-Christian Scriptures.

      5. Girard’s influence on other disciplines.

      6. Responses to the theory: Critiques of Girard.

      7. Conclusion

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