Future Fear : Fear of the Future from Prehistory to Climate Change

Name: Future Fear
Brand: Springer International Publishing AG
SKU: 9783031594113
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ISBN: 9783031594113

2024 ed.

by John Potts

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Format Paperback / softback

ISBN-10 3031594118

ISBN-13 9783031594113

Edition 2024 ed.

Publisher Springer International Publishing AG

Imprint Palgrave Macmillan

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Jul 16th, 2024

Print length 229 Pages

Weight 392 grams

Dimensions 23.40 x 15.60 x 1.60 cms

Product Classification: History Media studies Media studies History History of science Human geography Social impact of environmental issues History of engineering & technology History of engineering and technology

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This book places the contemporary fear of climate change in historical perspective, showing that throughout human history the dominant perspective on the future has been one of fear. Future Fear traces fear of the future from prehistory to the present, culminating in the contemporary fear of imminent climate change catastrophe.

This book places the contemporary fear of climate change in historical perspective, showing that throughout human history the dominant perspective on the future has been one of fear. Across a broad historical sweep, the book describes the varied means employed to predict and control the future: magic, religion, science, and technology. Future Fear traces fear of the future from prehistory to the present, culminating in the contemporary fear of imminent climate change catastrophe. Consideration is also given to hope in a more positive future, revealing that visions of the future have often been a mingling of fear and hope.

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