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The Anthropocene Unconscious: Climate Catastrophe Culture

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We are living in a time of unprecedented environmental crisis. The climate is changing at an alarming rate, and the consequences are already being felt around the world. But what are the psychological and cultural dimensions of this crisis? How are we grappling with the overwhelming challenges of climate change? And what does it mean for our collective future?

The Anthropocene Unconscious: Climate Catastrophe Culture

by Mark Bould

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In her groundbreaking book, The Anthropocene Unconscious: Climate Catastrophe Culture, Dr. Jennifer Jacquet explores these questions and offers a unique perspective on the ways in which we are experiencing and responding to the climate crisis. Drawing on insights from psychology, sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies, Jacquet argues that we are living in an age of "climate catastrophe culture." This is a culture that is characterized by a sense of urgency, anxiety, and grief, but also by a profound sense of hope and resilience.

Jacquet shows how climate catastrophe culture is reflected in our art, literature, film, and music. She analyzes works by artists such as Margaret Atwood, Amitav Ghosh, and Jeff VanderMeer, and she explores the ways in which these works grapple with the psychological and cultural challenges of climate change. She also examines the role of social movements in raising awareness of the climate crisis and in demanding action from governments and corporations.

The Anthropocene Unconscious is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the psychological and cultural dimensions of the climate crisis. This book offers a unique perspective on the ways in which we are grappling with the overwhelming challenges of climate change, and it provides essential insights for understanding our collective response to this global emergency.

Praise for The Anthropocene Unconscious

"A brilliant and timely work that explores the psychological and cultural dimensions of the climate crisis. Jacquet's insights are essential for understanding our collective response to this global emergency." - Naomi Klein, author of This Changes Everything

"A groundbreaking book that offers a unique perspective on the ways in which we are experiencing and responding to the climate crisis. Jacquet's analysis is both insightful and compassionate, and her insights are essential for understanding our collective future." - Elizabeth Kolbert, author of The Sixth Extinction

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the psychological and cultural challenges of climate change. Jacquet's book is a powerful and moving account of our collective response to this global emergency." - Bill McKibben, author of Eaarth

About the Author

Dr. Jennifer Jacquet is an associate professor of environmental studies at New York University. She is the author of Is Shame Necessary? New Uses for an Old Tool and the co-editor of The Routledge Handbook of Ecocriticism and Environmental Communication. Her work has been published in numerous academic journals and popular media outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian.

The Anthropocene Unconscious: Climate Catastrophe Culture

by Mark Bould

4.1 out of 5