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Thinking in an Emergency

Paperback ā€¢ 2012 ā€¢ English

Thinking in an Emergency

By Elaine Scarry

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About the book

In Thinking in an Emergency, Elaine Scarry lays bare the realities of "emergency" politics and emphasizes what she sees as the ultimate ethical concern: "equality of survival." She reveals how regular citizens can reclaim the power to protect one another and our democratic principles. Government leaders sometimes argue that the need for swift national action means there is no time for the population to think, deliberate, or debate. But Scarry shows that clear thinking and rapid action are not in...Show more

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9780393340587

Publisher

WW Norton Co

Published year

2012

Language

English

Original title

Thinking in an Emergency

Format

Paperback

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