Table of Contents

Chapter 1. The Life of the Mind Chapter 2. "A theory by which to work": the Mimetic Mechanism Chapter 3: The Symbolic Species Chapter 4. Critique and Dialogue: From Frazer to Levi-Strauss Chapter 5: Method, Evidence and Truth Chapter 6: The Scandal of Christianity Chapter 7: Modernity, Postmodernity and the End of History

Promotional Information

A reappraisal of René Girard's theory on the relationship between violence and religion in light of today's society.

About the Author

René Girard was the Andrew B. Hammond Professor Emeritus of French Language, Literature, and Civilization at Stanford University, USA.

Reviews

Review in Church Times.
*Church Times*

Review in Church Times.
*Church Times*

"For those who want a lively, general introduction to the thought of this seminal religious thinker [Rene Girard], Evolution and Conversion is a book not to be missed." - Theology
*Theology*

'Girard is now well known for his multidisciplinary writings on religion and violence ... This book develops and reassesses ideas set out thirty years ago.' Theological Book Review, Volume 20, No 2, 2008
*Theological Book Review*

Mention in International Review of Biblical Studies, vol. 54:2007/08
*Biblical Studies*

Reviewed by Michael McGhee, Theological Book Review Vol.19 No.1 2007
*Michael McGhee*