The architecture of blame: the end of victimage and the beginning of justice

"This book offers six precepts which address undertheorized aspects of René Girard's theory of scapegoating and sacrificial violence. These precepts, supported with examples from religion, psychology, history, and literature, illuminate the root causes of the current sacrificial crisis and...

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Main Author: Marcel, Mary 1961- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham Boulder New York London Lexington Books [2024]
In:Year: 2024
Online Access: Table of Contents
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Availability in Tübingen:Present in Tübingen.
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Keywords:
Blaming the victim
Scapegoat
Persecution
Marginality, Social
Reparations for historical injustices
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Summary:"This book offers six precepts which address undertheorized aspects of René Girard's theory of scapegoating and sacrificial violence. These precepts, supported with examples from religion, psychology, history, and literature, illuminate the root causes of the current sacrificial crisis and point to a way toward a future without scapegoats"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:xi, 239 Seiten
ISBN:9781666944723