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The Climate of History: Four Theses.

Authors :
Chakrabarty, Dipesh
Source :
Critical Inquiry; Winter2009, Vol. 35 Issue 2, p197-222, 26p
Publication Year :
2009

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