{"product_id":"9788494143700","title":"Dissections","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDissections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eDissections\u003c\/em\u003e, the reader will find a collection of short essays that analyze some of the most complex themes of contemporary culture with depth and incisive style. Juan Antonio Horrach addresses issues ranging from violence in cinema and the taboo of suicide to linguistic nationalism, René Girard's mimetic theory, and philosophical nihilism. With an interdisciplinary perspective that connects the humanities, philosophy, and society, the author offers a map of readings that invites reflection on the human condition and its contradictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book gathers a series of analyses that Horrach subjects to examination with rigor and acuity. Throughout its pages, the author dissects matters such as the influence of Bresson and Bergman's cinema, the figure of the Dostoevskian \"underground man,\" the historical case of the \u003cem\u003echuetas\u003c\/em\u003e in Mallorca, or the essence of football as a cultural phenomenon. He also explores the originality of Judeo-Christian thought, Schnitzler's Vienna, the concept of \"citizenship,\" and the tense relationships between science and the humanities. Each essay functions as an independent piece that, taken together, paints a portrait of the intellectual concerns of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eViolence and cinematic representation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe taboo of suicide in Western culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRené Girard's mimetic theory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLinguistic nationalism and its implications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOriginality of Judeo-Christian thought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary philosophical nihilism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationships between science and the humanities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the work of Bresson, Bergman, and Dostoevsky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in the contemporary essay, philosophy applied to culture, and critical analysis of society. It is especially suitable for those who enjoy texts that combine erudition with clarity of exposition, and for those seeking a measured reflection on topics that often remain outside superficial debate. It will also be of interest to students of the humanities, social sciences, and film, as well as anyone curious to understand the currents of thought that shape our present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn interdisciplinary vision that connects philosophy, cinema, religion, and politics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIn-depth analysis of key authors and works of European culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConceptual tools to understand phenomena such as mimetic violence or nihilism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA rigorous yet accessible essayistic style that invites personal reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal perspectives on controversial and often silenced topics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horrach Miralles, Juan Antonio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sloper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humanities, philosophy, religion and beliefs, society and culture: general\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Essay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 322 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDissections\u003c\/em\u003e is presented as an essay work that satisfies the demands of a discerning readership accustomed to moving between disciplines. Horrach's ability to articulate seemingly disparate themes into a coherent and stimulating discourse is one of his greatest successes. Without falling into simplistic popularization or academic jargon, the book manages to maintain an accessible tone without sacrificing depth. For those seeking critical thought far from intellectual fads, this collection of analyses offers an enriching and provocative read.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SLOPER, S.L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407439552859,"sku":"9788494143700","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849414370.jpg?v=1781855923","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494143700","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}