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Regarding The Pain Of Others
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A Brilliant, Cleareyed Consideration Of The Visual Representation Of Violence In Our Cultureits Ubiquity, Meanings, And Effects.Considered One Of The Greatest Critics Of Her Generation, Susan Sontag Followed Up Her Monumental On Photography With An Extended Study Of Human Violence, Reflecting On A Question First Posed By Virginia Woolf In Three Guineas: How In Your Opinion Are We To Prevent War?For A Long Time Some People Believed That If The Horror Could Be Made Vivid Enough, Most People Would Finally Take In The Outrageousness, The Insanity Of War.One Of The Distinguishing Features Of Modern Life Is That It Supplies Countless Opportunities For Regarding (At A Distance, Through The Medium Of Photography) Horrors Taking Place Throughout The World. But Are Viewers Inuredor Incitedto Violence By The Depiction Of Cruelty? Is The Viewers Perception Of Reality Eroded By The Daily Barrage Of Such Images? What Does It Mean To Care About The Suffering Of Others Far Away?First Published More Than Twenty Years After Her Nowclassic Book On Photography, Which Changed How We Understand The Very Condition Of Being Modern, Regarding The Pain Of Others Challenges Our Thinking Not Only About The Uses And Means Of Images, But About How War Itself Is Waged (And Understood) In Our Time, The Limits Of Sympathy, And The Obligations Of Conscience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Regarding the Pain of Others' about? A: 'Regarding the Pain of Others' is a critical examination by Susan Sontag that explores how violence is visually represented in contemporary culture. It discusses the implications of viewing violence through photography and questions the emotional responses of viewers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Regarding the Pain of Others' is Susan Sontag, a renowned critic and thinker known for her influential works on photography and culture.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Regarding the Pain of Others' was published on February 1, 2004.
- Q: How many pages does 'Regarding the Pain of Others' have? A: The book contains 131 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: 'Regarding the Pain of Others' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book new or used? A: This listing is for a new copy of 'Regarding the Pain of Others'.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Regarding the Pain of Others' is categorized under Criticism & Essays.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this is the First PB Edition, First Printing of 'Regarding the Pain of Others'.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of violence, representation, empathy, and the moral responsibilities of viewing suffering through images.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the impact of visual media on perceptions of war and violence, as well as a deeper understanding of the ethical implications of witnessing suffering from a distance.