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Title: PRECARIOUS LIFE
THE POWER OF MOURNING AND VIOLENCE
By: Judith Butler
Format: Paperback

List price: £10.99


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ISBN 10: 1844675440
ISBN 13: 9781844675449
Publisher: VERSO BOOKS
Pub. date: 17 July, 2006
Pages: 189
Description: One of America's leading feminist voices examines the world of violence and terror, and asks why some lives are more valued than others. Through five essays, this book responds to various US policies to wage perpetual war, and calls for an understanding of how mourning and violence might instead inspire solidarity and a quest for global justice.
Synopsis: In her most impassioned and personal book to date, Judith Butler responds in this profound appraisal of post-9/11 America to the current US policies to wage perpetual war, and calls for deeper understanding of how mourning and violence might instead inspire solidarity and a quest for social justice.
Publication: UK
Imprint: Verso Books
Returns: Returnable
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