Catastrophism

The Apocalyptic Politics of Collapse and Rebirth

Business & Finance, Economics, Economic Conditions, Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
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Author: Sasha Lilley, David McNally, Eddie Yuen, James Davis ISBN: 9781604868043
Publisher: PM Press Publication: October 5, 2012
Imprint: PM Press Language: English
Author: Sasha Lilley, David McNally, Eddie Yuen, James Davis
ISBN: 9781604868043
Publisher: PM Press
Publication: October 5, 2012
Imprint: PM Press
Language: English

Amid a global zeitgeist of impending catastrophe, this book explores the culture of fear so prevalent in today's politics, economic climate, and religious extremism. The authors of this collection argue that the lens of catastrophe through which so many of today's issues are examined distorts understanding of the dynamics at the heart of numerous problems, such as global warming, ultimately halting progress and transformation. Arguing that catastrophic thinking results in paralysis or reactionary politics, the authors posit that the myths of 2012 have negative affects across the political spectrum and urge activists not to give up their beliefs and instead focus on working on issues now instead of waiting until society has ended and needs to be rebuilt.

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Amid a global zeitgeist of impending catastrophe, this book explores the culture of fear so prevalent in today's politics, economic climate, and religious extremism. The authors of this collection argue that the lens of catastrophe through which so many of today's issues are examined distorts understanding of the dynamics at the heart of numerous problems, such as global warming, ultimately halting progress and transformation. Arguing that catastrophic thinking results in paralysis or reactionary politics, the authors posit that the myths of 2012 have negative affects across the political spectrum and urge activists not to give up their beliefs and instead focus on working on issues now instead of waiting until society has ended and needs to be rebuilt.

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