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The Palgrave Handbook of Mimetic Theory and Religion

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The Palgrave Handbook of Mimetic Theory and Religion - Alison, James (Editor), and Palaver, Wolfgang (Editor)
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"The Palgrave Handbook of Mimetic Theory and Religion draws on the expertise of leading scholars and thinkers to explore the violent origins of culture, the meaning of ritual, and the conjunction of theology and anthropology, as well as secularization, science, and terrorism. Authors assess the contributions of Ren???e Girard's mimetic theory to our understanding of sacrifice, ancient tragedy, and post-modernity, and apply its insights to religious cinema and the global economy. This handbook serves as introduction and ...

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The Palgrave Handbook of Mimetic Theory and Religion 2017, Palgrave MacMillan, New York

ISBN-13: 9781137552808

2017 edition

Hardcover