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Regarding the Pain of Others (Picador Modern Classics),Used
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Beautifully repackaged as part of the Picador Modern Classics Series, this special edition is small enough to fit in your pocket and bold enough to stand out on your bookshelf.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 sufferings of others far away?First published more than twenty years after her now classic 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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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Regarding the Pain of Others'? A: The main theme revolves around the representation of human violence and the ethical implications of viewing suffering through photography, questioning how these images influence our perception of reality and our moral obligations.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Regarding the Pain of Others'? A: The author is Susan Sontag, a renowned critic and writer known for her significant contributions to cultural criticism.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition was published on November 7, 2017.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does 'Regarding the Pain of Others' contain? A: The book contains a total of 192 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Criticism & Essays.
- Q: Is there any special edition or features in this book? A: This book is part of the Picador Modern Classics Series, known for its beautifully repackaged editions.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it has been used but is still in acceptable shape.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: While specific dimensions are not provided, it is described as small enough to fit in your pocket.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: The book is suitable for readers interested in contemporary criticism, photography, ethics, and the societal impacts of war.