{"product_id":"9781350548244","title":"Bloomsbury Handbook of Mimetic Theory","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBloomsbury Handbooks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eBloomsbury Handbook of Mimetic Theory\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eScott Cowdell | Chris Fleming | Joel Hodge\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilosophy \/ Religious\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eBloomsbury Handbook of Mimetic Theory\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable resource for understanding Ren\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eé Girard's mimetic theory and its far-reaching implications for a wide range of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eacademic fields and real-world issues.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn impressive team of established and emerging scholars  demonstrate the powerful reach of the theory. Drawing on expertise in subjects including artificial intelligence, feminism, pop culture, war and terror, they amplify the impact of mimetic theory,  assess its global reception and consider its practical applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganized into five parts, this handbook is a thorough examination of Girard's powerful and provocative theory of culture, violence, and religion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Part I \u003c\/b\u003e addresses  fundamental themes  such as desire, violence, religion, apocalypse, and conversion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II \u003c\/b\u003econnects Girard's work to Augustine, Nietzsche and Shakespeare as well as Weil and Sartre, tracing his formative dialogue with the work of major thinkers and literary figures in detail\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III \u003c\/b\u003ecovers the interdisciplinary nature of mimetic theory with chapters on aesthetics, film studies, psychology and theology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV\u003c\/b\u003e goes beyond purely theoretical explorations by addressing pressing contemporary issues like populism, digital media, and non-violence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V\u003c\/b\u003e charts mimetic theory around the world, detailing the reception of mimetic theory in different linguistic contexts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI\u003c\/b\u003e examines  mimetic theory's real-world applications-its uses in education, its achievements in peace-making and fostering friendship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mimetic theory is a growing field of inquiry with active researchers on every continent. This is the first comprehensive , global survey of mimetic theory and its relevance to 21st-century challenges. Engaging with urgent questions around digital media, race, and religious extremism, it provides newcomers and specialists alike with an essential and up-to-date guide to Girard's influential ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScott Cowdell\u003c\/b\u003e is Adjunct Research Professor in Theology at Charles Sturt University, Australia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Fleming\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor in Humanities at Western Sydney University, Australia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoel Hodge\u003c\/b\u003e is National Head of the Theology School at Australian Catholic University, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e01 April 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781350548244\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e528\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.76\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51965856612492,"sku":"9781350548244","price":171.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_b4211de0-b30b-46da-bd7a-7868e2d13da9.jpg?v=1786071495","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781350548244","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}