The Kingdom and the Glory For a Theological Genealogy of Economy and Government

Author/creator Agamben, Giorgio, 1942- Author
Other author Chiesa,Lorenzo Translator
Other author Mandarini,Matteo Translator
Format Electronic
Publication InfoPalo Alto : Stanford University Press Chicago : Chicago Distribution Center [Distributor]
Description328 p. 09.000 x 06.000 in.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
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SeriesMeridian: Crossing Aesthetics Ser.
Summary Annotation Why has power in the West assumed the form of an 'economy', that is, of a government of men and things? If power is essentially government, why does it need glory, that is, the ceremonial and liturgical apparatus that has always accompanied it? This book explores these questions and more.
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LCCN 2010043992
ISBN9780804760157
ISBN0804760152 (Trade Cloth) Active Record
Standard identifier# 9780804760157
Stock number00025048