The Age of Insecurity: Coming Together as Things Fall Apart

Insecurity is a social order built on inequality, declining mental health, ecological emergency, and authoritarianism, and Astra Taylor's book "The Age of Insecurity" rethinks both insecurity and security from the ground up, offering a path toward meaningful change.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2023
Publisher: House of Anansi Press Ltd ,Canada

In today's world, a pervasive sense of insecurity pervades society, leaving individuals feeling financially strained and emotionally overwhelmed. The current status quo fails to resonate with people, regardless of their outward appearances of success. What is causing this widespread unrest?

Author and activist Astra Taylor delves into this pressing cultural diagnosis, revealing how seemingly disparate crises such as rising inequality, declining mental health, the ecological emergency, and the threat of authoritarianism are interconnected. These challenges stem from a social order that thrives on insecurity.

From home ownership and education to the wellness industry and policing, many of the institutions and systems that promise to provide security actually undermine us. Taylor's book, a blend of social critique, memoir, history, political analysis, and philosophy, challenges our understanding of both insecurity and security by rethinking them from the ground up.

By embracing our existential insecurity and vulnerability, Taylor argues, we can cultivate more caring, inclusive, and sustainable forms of security to better navigate the challenges ahead. The Age of Insecurity offers a transformative perspective on individuals and society, providing a roadmap for meaningful change.

Weight: 356g
Dimension: 127 x 203 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487011932