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The Climate of History: Four Theses.
- Source :
- Critical Inquiry; Winter2009, Vol. 35 Issue 2, p197-222, 26p
- Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- The article focuses on the planetary crisis of climate change or global warming. It states that this issue arouses a variety of responses in individuals, groups, and governments, ranging from denial, disconnect, and indifference to a spirit of engagement and activism of varying kinds and degrees. Moreover, some of the responses on this issue which includes Alan Weisman's best-selling book "The World Without Us" that suggests a thought experiment as a way of experiencing the present are discussed and analyzed.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00931896
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Critical Inquiry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 36319601
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1086/596640