Imagining Apocalyptic Politics in the Anthropocene

Imagining Apocalyptic Politics in the Anthropocene brings together scholars from various disciplines to explore the relationship between apocalyptic events,narratives,and imaginaries and societal and individual agency. It examines the forms of political acting found in apocalyptic imaginaries and reflects on their implications for contemporary society. The book features creative interventions from artists and fiction writers and is of interest to students and scholars of climate change,the environmental humanities,literary criticism, and eco-criticism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Imagining Apocalyptic Politics in the Anthropocene is a groundbreaking collection of essays that brings together scholars from diverse fields such as English literature, geography, politics, the arts, environmental humanities, and sociology. This interdisciplinary work contributes to the ongoing debate among scholars like Mouffe, Whyte, Kaplan, Hunt, Swyngedouw, and Malm regarding the interplay between apocalyptic events, narratives, and imaginaries and societal and individual agency throughout history and in the present political context.

The authors in this volume explore their own empirical and philosophical backgrounds while examining the various forms of political agency found in apocalyptic imaginaries. They reflect on the implications of these findings for contemporary society, framing their arguments around pre-apocalyptic, peri-apocalyptic, or post-apocalyptic narratives and events.

Through a chronological timeline that emerges throughout the volume, the authors demonstrate the diverse opportunities for political agency that the anthropocenic subject can enact at different stages of apocalyptic moments. This book offers a unique perspective on the politics of climate change, the environmental humanities, literary criticism, and eco-criticism, appealing to students and scholars alike.

In addition to the scholarly contributions, Imagining Apocalyptic Politics in the Anthropocene features a number of creative interventions exclusively produced for the work. These interventions include artwork and fiction pieces that engage with the themes of apocalypse, decline, catastrophe, and disaster, providing a fresh and engaging perspective on these critical issues.

Overall, this innovative book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the complex relationship between apocalyptic politics, society, and individual agency in the Anthropocene era.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367653125