Janet Roitman
Anti-Crisis
- ISBN 13:
- 9780822355274
- author:
- Janet Roitman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Duke University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.4 x 1.2 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Anthropology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Crisis is a ubiquitous phenomenon, manifesting in various domains such as international relations, economics, and social systems. In "Anti-Crisis", Janet Roitman examines the concept of crisis, not only its prevalence but also the analytical work it enables. By focusing on the subprime mortgage crisis of 2007-2008, Roitman engages with a range of thinkers to explore the stakes of crisis and how it functions as a narrative device. Roitman's analysis questions the bases for claims of crisis, revealing how its invocation in financial accounts can shape particular narratives and foreclose others. This thought-provoking study sheds light on the underlying dynamics of crisis and its role in shaping our understanding of contemporary events. Through her examination of crisis, Roitman offers a nuanced perspective on the complexities of human societies and the ways in which we perceive and respond to uncertainty.
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