Brad Evans Bücher

Sachcomic über das Denken von zehn internationalen radikalen Philosoph_innen.

What does it mean to live dangerously? This is not just a philosophical question or an ethical call to reflect upon our own individual recklessness. It is a deeply political issue, fundamental to the new doctrine of resilience that is becoming a key term of art for governing planetary life in the 21st Century.

While there is a tacit appreciation that freedom from violence will lead to more prosperous relations among peoples, violence continues to be deployed for various political and social ends. Yet the problem of violence still defies neat description, subject to many competing interpretations. Histories of Violence offers an accessible yet compelling examination of the problem of violence as it appears in the corpus of canonical figures – from Hannah Arendt to Frantz Fanon, Michel Foucault to Slavoj Žižek – who continue to influence and inform contemporary political, philosophical, sociological, cultural, and anthropological study. Written by a team of internationally renowned experts, this is an essential interrogation of post-war critical thought as it relates to violence.

Starting in the summer, then moving on to autumn, winter, and spring, each chapter of A Year in Beer: Styles for Every Season will introduce the beer styles from around the world that best suit that season.

Leading thinkers discuss the experience and repercussions of violence, exploring its varied manifestations in the world today

Security is meant to make the world safer. Yet despite living in the most secure of times, we see endangerment everywhere. Whether it is the threat of another devastating terrorist attacks, a natural disaster or unexpected catastrophe, anxieties and fears define the global political age.

Interviews with leading thinkers on the crisis of violence in contemporary politics, history, media, and culture.

A graphic introduction to the most important radical critiques of violence, from Fanon to Chomsky, Foucault to Sontag.

A dazzling exploration of the seduction of violence and spectacle in politics, culture, entertainment and everyday life

Exploring the pervasive theme of violence, this collection presents insights from a leading chronicler who examines its implications for humanity's future. The writings delve into various perspectives, offering a comprehensive analysis of violence as a fundamental issue, making it essential reading for understanding its impact on society and the human condition.