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The Climate Of History In A Planetary Age
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For The Past Decade, Historian Dipesh Chakrabarty Has Been One Of The Most Influential Scholars Addressing The Meaning Of Climate Change. Climate Change, He Argues, Upends Longstanding Ideas Of History, Modernity, And Globalization. The Burden Of The Climate Of History In A Planetary Age Is To Grapple With What This Means And To Confront Humanities Scholars With Ideas They Have Been Reluctant To Reconsiderfrom The Changed Nature Of Human Agency To A New Acceptance Of Universals.Chakrabarty Argues That We Must See Ourselves From Two Perspectives At Once: The Planetary And The Global. This Distinction Is Central To Chakrabartys Workthe Globe Is A Humancentric Construction, While A Planetary Perspective Intentionally Decenters The Human. Featuring Wideranging Excursions Into Historical And Philosophical Literatures, The Climate Of History In A Planetary Age Boldly Considers How To Frame The Human Condition In Troubled Times. As We Open Ourselves To The Implications Of The Anthropocene, Few Writers Are As Likely As Chakrabarty To Shape Our Understanding Of The Best Way Forward.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Climate of History in a Planetary Age'? A: The book focuses on how climate change challenges traditional concepts of history, modernity, and globalization, urging a reconsideration of human agency and universal ideas.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'The Climate of History in a Planetary Age' is Dipesh Chakrabarty, a prominent historian known for his work on climate change.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on March 22, 2021.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Climate of History in a Planetary Age' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 292 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is published as a First Edition.
- Q: What themes does Chakrabarty explore in this book? A: Chakrabarty explores themes related to the Anthropocene, the distinction between planetary and global perspectives, and the implications for understanding the human condition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers or only for scholars? A: While the book addresses complex themes, it is written to engage both scholars and general readers interested in climate change and its historical implications.
- Q: How does the author suggest we view our role in the climate crisis? A: Chakrabarty suggests we need to adopt both planetary and global viewpoints, which allows for a broader understanding of human impact and responsibility.
- Q: What kind of insights can readers expect from this book? A: Readers can expect insights into the historical and philosophical contexts of climate change, as well as a critical examination of how these issues reshape our understanding of history.