The age of insecurity : coming together as things fall apart
(Book)
Author
Published
[Toronto] : House of Anansi Press Inc., 2023.
Format
Book
ISBN
9781487011932, 1487011938
Physical Desc
342 pages ; 21 cm.
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Published
[Toronto] : House of Anansi Press Inc., 2023.
Language
English
ISBN
9781487011932, 1487011938
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
These days, everyone feels insecure. We are financially stressed and emotionally overwhelmed. The status quo isn't working for anyone, even those who appear to have it all. What is going on? In this urgent cultural diagnosis, author and activist Astra Taylor exposes how seemingly disparate crises-rising inequality and declining mental health, the ecological emergency, and the threat of authoritarianism-originate from a social order built on insecurity. From home ownership and education to the wellness industry and policing, many of the institutions and systems that promise to make us more secure actually undermine us. Mixing social critique, memoir, history, political analysis, and philosophy, this genre-bending book rethinks both insecurity and security from the ground up. By facing our existential insecurity and embracing our vulnerability, Taylor argues, we can begin to develop more caring, inclusive, and sustainable forms of security to help us better weather the challenges ahead. The Age of Insecurity will transform how you understand yourself and society-while illuminating a path toward meaningful change.
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Chatham Borough-Chatham Township Library - Adult Nonfiction - New | 301 TAY | Checked Out |
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Taylor, A. (2023). The age of insecurity: coming together as things fall apart . House of Anansi Press Inc..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Taylor, Astra. 2023. The Age of Insecurity: Coming Together As Things Fall Apart. House of Anansi Press Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Taylor, Astra. The Age of Insecurity: Coming Together As Things Fall Apart House of Anansi Press Inc, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Taylor, Astra. The Age of Insecurity: Coming Together As Things Fall Apart House of Anansi Press Inc., 2023.
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