Ecocritical Aesthetics

Ecocritical Aesthetics
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 232
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ISBN-10 : 9780253032119
ISBN-13 : 0253032113
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Book Synopsis Ecocritical Aesthetics by : Peter Quigley

Download or read book Ecocritical Aesthetics written by Peter Quigley and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2018-02-28 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lively collection of essays explores the vital role of beauty in the human experience of place, interactions with other species, and contemplation of our own embodied lives. Devoting attention to themes such as global climate change, animal subjectivity, environmental justice and activism, and human moral responsibility for the environment, these contributions demonstrate that beauty is not only a meaningful dimension of our experience, but also a powerful strategy for inspiring cultural transformation. Taken as a whole, they underscore the ongoing relevance of aesthetics to the ecocritical project and the concern for beauty that motivates effective social and political engagement.


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