In this landmark text, Ren??? Girard examines the nature of violence in light of globalization and his mimetic theory, the "desirous imitation" that gives rise to the replication of violence. Mimetic rivalry, Girard argues, is responsible for the frequency and intensity of human conflict. Highlighting Girard's characteristic accessibility, The One by Whom Scandal Comes explores the roots and outcomes of violence across societies.
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In this landmark text, Ren??? Girard examines the nature of violence in light of globalization and his mimetic theory, the "desirous imitation" that gives rise to the replication of violence. Mimetic rivalry, Girard argues, is responsible for the frequency and intensity of human conflict. Highlighting Girard's characteristic accessibility, The One by Whom Scandal Comes explores the roots and outcomes of violence across societies.
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Fair. Obviously well-worn, but no text pages missing. May have highlighting and marginalia, but markings do not interfere with readability. Textbooks do not have accompanying CDs or access codes. Ships from an indie bookstore in NYC. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 152 p. Studies in Violence, Mimesis & Culture.
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