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Worst Cases: Terror And Catastrophe In The Popular Imagination
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Al Qaeda Detonates A Nuclear Weapon In Times Square During Rush Hour, Wiping Out Half Of Manhattan And Killing 500,000 People. A Virulent Strain Of Bird Flu Jumps To Humans In Thailand, Sweeps Across Asia, And Claims More Than Fifty Million Lives. A Single Freight Car Of Chlorine Derails On The Outskirts Of Los Angeles, Spilling Its Contents And Killing Seven Million. An Asteroid Ten Kilometers Wide Slams Into The Atlantic Ocean, Unleashing A Tsunami That Renders Life On The Planet As We Know It Extinct.We Consider The Few Who Live In Fear Of Such Scenarios To Be Alarmist Or Even Paranoid. But Worst Cases Shows That Such Individualslike Cassandra Foreseeing The Fall Of Troyare More Reasonable And Prescient Than You Might Think. In This Book, Lee Clarke Surveys The Full Range Of Possible Catastrophes That Animate And Dominate The Popular Imagination, From Toxic Spills And Terrorism To Plane Crashes And Pandemics. Along The Way, He Explores How The Ubiquity Of Worst Cases In Everyday Life Has Rendered Them Ordinary And Mundane. Fear And Dread, Clarke Argues, Have Actually Become Too Rare: Only When The Public Has More Substantial Information And More Credible Warnings Will It Take Worst Cases As Seriously As It Should.A Timely And Necessary Look Into How We Think About The Unthinkable, Worst Cases Will Be Must Reading For Anyone Attuned To Our Current Climate Of Threat And Fear.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Worst Cases: Terror and Catastrophe in the Popular Imagination'? A: 'Worst Cases' explores how extreme scenarios, such as terrorism and natural disasters, influence public perception and fear. The author argues that understanding these worst-case scenarios is crucial for addressing contemporary threats.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Lee Clarke, who examines the intersection of popular imagination and real-world risks.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, which typically offers durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Worst Cases'? A: 'Worst Cases' contains 200 pages of insightful content discussing various catastrophic scenarios.
- Q: Is 'Worst Cases' a new or used book? A: This book is classified as a new item, ensuring that readers receive it in excellent condition.
- Q: When was 'Worst Cases' published? A: 'Worst Cases: Terror and Catastrophe in the Popular Imagination' was published on November 15, 2005.
- Q: What are some key features of this book? A: Key features include a thorough analysis of fears related to disasters, an exploration of how these fears shape public perception, and discussions on various real-world catastrophic events.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Worst Cases' is categorized under Disaster Relief, making it relevant for those interested in understanding risks and emergencies.
- Q: Does this book provide any solutions to the fears it discusses? A: While the book focuses on the analysis of fears and scenarios, it encourages readers to engage with these fears through informed understanding and awareness.
- Q: Is there a particular audience that would benefit from reading 'Worst Cases'? A: This book is beneficial for anyone interested in risk management, disaster preparedness, or those who wish to understand societal fears related to catastrophic events.