Johnson, Lacy M
The Reckonings: Essays
- ISBN 13:
- 9781501159015
- author:
- Johnson, Lacy M
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Scribner Book Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 14 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Essays,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Lacy M. Johnson's The Reckonings is a thought-provoking collection of essays that grapple with the complexities of justice in the 21st century. Drawing on her own experiences with violence and her broad interests in philosophy, art, literature, and anthropology, Johnson explores the limitations of traditional notions of retribution and seeks to expand our understanding of justice to include compassion, patience, and mercy. Through essays that tackle topics such as rape, workplace harassment, the BP Oil Spill, and government malfeasance, Johnson reveals the intricate web of societal wrongs that underpin our current era. Her writing is masterful, elaborate, and gorgeously written, offering incisive insights into the human condition and our collective quest for fairness and truth. This collection is not a call to action, but rather a nuanced exploration of the challenges we face in creating a more just society. Johnson's essays invite readers to consider the possibilities of a different approach to justice, one that balances punishment with compassion and retribution with mercy.
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