Living in the End Times
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Living in the End Times. Zedong put it, “There is great disorder under heaven, the situation is. begin to perceive the crisis as a chance for a new beginning. Or, as Mao. by depression and withdrawal. After passing through this zero-point, we can. Living in the End Times Zizek, Slavoj Product Overview There should no longer be any doubt: global capitalism is fast approaching its terminal crisis. Slavoj i ek has identified the four horsemen of this coming apocalypse: the worldwide ecological crisis; imbalances within the economic system; the biogenetic revolution; and exploding social divisions and ruptures. But, he asks, if the end of capitalism seems to many like the end of the world, how is it possible for Western society to face up to the end times? In a major new analysis of our global situation, Slavok i ek argues that our collective responses to economic Armageddon correspond to the stages of grief: ideological denial, explosions of anger and attempts at bargaining, followed by depression and withdrawal. After passing through this zero-point, we can begin to perceive the crisis as a chance for a new beginning. Or, as Mao Zedong put it, “There is great disorder under heaven, the situation is excellent.” Slavoj i ek shows the cultural and political forms of these stages of ideological avoidance and political protest, from New Age obscurantism to violent religious fundamentalism. Concluding with a compelling argument for the return of a Marxian critique of political economy, i ek also divines the wellsprings of a potentially communist culture—from literary utopias like Kafka’s community of mice to the collective of freak outcasts in the TV series Heroes. Read more Details Publisher : Verso Publication date : May 25, 2010 Edition : 4th Printing Language : English Print length : 432 pages ISBN-10 : 184467598X ISBN-13 : 82 Item Weight : 1.8 pounds Dimensions : 6.43 x 1.42 x 9.49 inches Best Sellers Rank: #417,189 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #109 in Globalization & Politics #243 in Communism & Socialism (Books) #448 in Political Philosophy (Books) Quality Products Have peace of mind knowing that your order will arrive original factory sealed packaging. That means that you'll have the full force of the manufacturer's warranty to protect your purchase. Fast and Free Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay additional for shipping, especially slow shipping? We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again! >>Powered by WonderLister App
