Sontag, Susan
Regarding the Pain of Others
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141012377
- author:
- Sontag, Susan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 0.7 x 12.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Violence in society
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Regarding the Pain of Others by Susan Sontag The depiction of violence and atrocity has become a commonplace in modern life, with images of horrors from around the world readily available through various media. But what impact do these images have on our perception of reality? Sontag explores the intersection of "news," art, and understanding in the contemporary depiction of war and disaster, drawing on a wide range of historical examples and literary sources. From the works of Goya to the photographs of the American Civil War, Sontag examines how pictures can inspire dissent, foster violence, or create apathy. She also considers how war itself is waged and understood in our time, with vivid examples and arguments from unexpected sources. This thought-provoking book is a profound rethinking of the ways in which we represent and respond to the pain of others.
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