Goh, Katie
The End: Surviving the World Through Imagined Disasters (Inklings)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912489381
- author:
- Goh, Katie
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- 404 Ink
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 17.5 x 12 centimeters (0.05 kg)
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Popular Culture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
The End: Surviving the World Through Imagined Disasters by Katie Goh Apocalypse fiction has long been a popular genre, but what can we learn from it? Katie Goh explores the role of apocalypse fiction in our contemporary anxieties, and why we turn to disaster stories again and again. From global pandemics to the climate crisis, we seek real answers in the midst of our fictional destruction. By examining apocalypse fiction across culture, Goh reveals the ways in which this genre reflects our deep-seated fears and concerns. This thought-provoking book invites us to consider the significance of apocalypse fiction in our lives, and how it helps us make sense of the world around us. Through a journey of exploration and discovery, Goh sheds new light on the enduring power of apocalypse fiction.