Taking Offense
Christiane Kruse
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Taking Offense
Published
2018
Publisher
Wilhelm Fink
Pages
381
ISBN-13
9783770563456
ISBN-10
377056345X
Description
What makes an image offensive? — This question is addressed in this volume. It explores tensions and debates about offensive images and performative practices in various settings in and beyond Europe. Its basic premise is that a deeper understanding of what is at stake in these tensions and debates calls for a multidisciplinary conversation. The authors focus on images that appear to trigger strongly negative reactions; images that are perceived as insulting or offensive; those subject to taboos and restrictions; or those that are condemned as blasphemous. In light of recurrent acts of violence leveled against images and symbols in the contemporary, globally entangled world, addressing instances of “icono-clash” (Bruno Latour) from a new post-secular, global perspective has become a matter of urgency.
Subjects
Institutio Christianae religionis
Lapvona
First phone call from heaven
The Ramayana
Celtic mythology and religion, with chapters upon Druid circles and Celtic burial
Correspondence
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Taking Offense?
This edition of Taking Offense has approximately 381 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Taking Offense?
For most readers, Taking Offense typically takes between 7h 56m and 5h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 95,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 21m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 95,250 words
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What is the word count of Taking Offense?
The estimated word count for Taking Offense is approximately 95,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Taking Offense?
Taking Offense was written by Christiane Kruse.
When was Taking Offense published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2018. The original work may have been published on a different date.