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By Scott Cowdell,Chris Fleming,Joel Hodge

construction at the transforming into popularity and demanding acclaim of volumes 1 and a couple of of Violence, wish, and the Sacred, this 3rd quantity within the series showcases the main groundbreaking, interdisciplinary study in mimetic concept, with a spotlight on recognized movies, tv sequence, and different media. Mimesis, video clips, and Media reaches past the normal limitations of continental concept to illustrate how students follow and strengthen René Girard's insights in mild of latest media. It brings jointly significant Australian and foreign students operating on the intersection of pop culture and philosophy.

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