Robert Jensen Bücher

Die Schlüsselfrage dieses Buches ist: Was brauchen wir, um stabile und gerechte menschliche Gemeinschaften zu schaffen, die ein gutes Leben im Austausch mit und Respekt vor der Erde ermöglichen? Robert Jensens Antwort ist Feminismus und Patriarchatskritik. Er ruft uns auf, mit radikalfeministischen Argumenten gegen institutionalisierte männliche Dominanz zu protestieren. Dazu gehört eine rigorose Ablehnung der Idee, dass Männer das Recht hätten, Sexualität und Reproduktion von Frauen zu kontrollieren, sowie die Aufforderung, Gewalt, auf der das patriarchale System basiert, grundsätzlich abzulehnen. Das Ende des Patriarchats zeigt auf, wie eine radikalfeministische Theorie und Praxis uns helfen kann, das Ziel einer gerechten und lebenswerten Gesellschaft zu erreichen.

The book offers a critical examination of modernism's origins, linking it to the Impressionist movement and highlighting the intricate relationship between art and commerce. Jensen argues that modernism's success was rooted in its historical legitimacy and that the avant-garde thrived on the paradox of anti-commercialism. He explores the economic, aesthetic, and institutional factors that contributed to modern art's rise by the early 1900s, emphasizing the impact of the dealer/gallery market and the establishment of a canon of modernist masters in legitimizing the movement.

Political activists with radical ideas often find themselves shut out of the mainstream news media. Writing Taking Radical Ideas from the Margins to the Mainstream is designed for activists who want to take on that challenge. Based on the author’s experience as a journalist, activist, and academic, this book offers insight into radical politics and mass media and then moves on to describe practical strategies for breaking into the mainstream. Illustrated by the author’s own opinion columns published in daily newspapers, Writing Dissent explains how journalists work and how activists can successfully work with them.

Wes Jackson presents a collection of key ideas that have shaped the sustainable agriculture movement over fifty years. The book explores innovative agricultural practices, ecological principles, and the importance of biodiversity. Jackson emphasizes the need for a shift in how we approach farming, advocating for methods that harmonize with natural ecosystems. His insights aim to inspire a more sustainable future for agriculture, highlighting the interconnectedness of land, food, and community.

There was nothing out of the ordinary about Jim Koplin. He was just your typical central Minnesota gay farm boy with a Ph.D. in experimental psychology who developed anarchist-influenced, radical-feminist, and anti-imperialist politics, while never losing touch with his rural roots. But perhaps the most important thing about Jim is that throughout his life, almost literally to his dying breath, he spent some part of every day on the most important work we tending the garden.Plain Radical is a touching homage to a close friend and mentor taken too soon. But it is also an exploration of the ways in which an intensely local focus paired with a fierce intelligence can provide a deep, meaningful, even radical engagement with the world.Drawing on first hand accounts as well as the nearly 3,000 pages of correspondence that flowed between the two men between 1988 and 2012, this book is about the intersection of two biographies and the ideas two men constructed together. It is in part a love story, part intellectual memoir, and part political polemic; an argument for how we should understand problems and think about solutions—in those cases when solutions are possible—to create a decent human future.

The book explores the challenges of sustaining political, intellectual, and ethical hope in a nation known for its global influence. It delves into the complexities of navigating societal issues while fostering a sense of optimism and responsibility. Through a critical lens, it examines the interplay between power and morality, encouraging readers to engage actively in shaping a hopeful future despite prevailing adversities.

The book offers a candid examination of racism in the United States, challenging the superficial liberal narratives that often obscure deeper societal issues. It delves into the complexities of racial dynamics, providing insights that provoke critical thought and encourage readers to confront uncomfortable truths about systemic racism and its pervasive effects. Through a blend of analysis and personal reflection, it aims to foster a more profound understanding of the challenges faced in the pursuit of genuine equality.

The book emphasizes the critical need for independent thought in an era dominated by the influence of wealth on public discourse. It explores how propaganda shapes perceptions and decision-making, highlighting the importance of fostering critical thinking skills to navigate and challenge these overwhelming narratives. The focus is on empowering individuals to discern truth and engage meaningfully in societal conversations, ultimately underscoring the role of informed citizens in shaping a better future.

Focusing on underreported news, this annual volume highlights significant stories overlooked by mainstream media due to bias and self-censorship. Since 1976, it has compiled top stories ranked by students, faculty, and a national panel. Each featured story is presented in detail, accompanied by updates from the investigative reporters who uncovered them, offering readers a comprehensive view of crucial issues that deserve attention.

"The owner of the world's leading disaster management company chronicles the unseen world behind the yellow tape, and explores what it means to be human after a lifetime of caring for the dead. You have seen Robert A. Jensen-you just never knew it. As the owner of the world's largest disaster management company, he has spent most of his adult life responding to tragedy. From the Oklahoma City bombing, 9/11, the Bali bombings, the 2004 South Asian Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina to the 2010 Haitian Earthquake and the Grenfell Tower Fire, Jensen is at the practical level of international incidents, assisting with the recovery of bodies, identifying victims, and repatriating and returning their personal effects to the surviving family members. He is also, crucially, involved in the emotional recovery that comes after a disaster: helping guide the families, governments, and companies involved, telling them what to expect and managing the unmanageable. As he puts it, "If journalists write the first rough draft of history, I put the punctuation on the past." Personal Effects is an unsparing, up-close look at the difficult work Jensen does behind the yellow tape and the lessons he learned there. The chronicle of an almost impossible and grim job, Personal Effects also tells Jensen's own story, how he came to this line of work, how he manages the chaos that is his life, and the personal toll the repeated exposure to mass death brings, in becoming what GQ called "the best at the worst job in the world." A rare glimpse into a world we all see but many know nothing about, Personal Effects is an inspiring and heartwarming story of survival and the importance of moving forward. Jensen allows his readers to see over his shoulder as he responds to disaster sites, uncovers the deceased, and cares for families to show how a strong will and desire to do good can become a path through the worst the world can throw at us"-- Provided by publisher