Beskrivelse
This book tackles the widespread pessimism in Western public discourse, suggesting it risks becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy. It highlights a shift toward a more hopeful outlook through what’s called the 'Global Optimism Literature,' championed by figures like Hans Rosling and Steven Pinker.
The book explores how global history and data-driven optimism challenge negative narratives about the world’s future.
The author argues that the current doom-and-gloom mindset is often ahistorical and poorly informed, posing a real danger of reinforcing itself. Thankfully, a new wave of 'Global Optimism Literature,' drawing on extensive historical evidence and social science data, aims to counteract this bleak perspective.
Moreover, the emerging field of Global History, despite its early challenges, holds significant promise in supporting this optimistic mission. Ultimately, the book raises a compelling question: do we even have a choice but to embrace this hopeful view?
Yderligere information
| Forfatter(e) | Martin Lund |
|---|---|
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Samfund Og Historie |
| Forlag | Books On Demand |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9788743010326 |
| ISBN-10 | 8743010326 |
| Indbinding | Paperback |
| Udgave | 1 |
| Oplag | 2 |
| Sidetal | 140 |
| Dimensioner | Bredde: 15.5Cm - Højde: 22Cm |
| Tags | Immanuel Kant, Global History, Optimism, Steven Pinker, Hans Rosling, The Global History Manifesto, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |
