Description |
1 online resource. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Summary |
-- Wages of Rebellion Drawing on an ambitious overview of prominent philosophers, historians and literary figures, Chris Hedges shows not only the harbingers of a coming crisis but also the nascent seeds of rebellion. His message is clear: popular uprisings across the globe are inevitable in the face of environmental destruction and wealth polarization. Focusing on the stories of rebels from around the world and throughout history, Hedges investigates what it takes to be a rebel in modern times. Utilizing the work of Reinhold Niebuhr, he describes the motivation that guides the actions of rebels as "sublime madness"--the state of passion that causes the rebel to engage in an unavailing fight against overwhelmingly powerful and oppressive forces. For Hedges, resistance is carried out not for its success, but as a moral imperative that affirms life. Those who rise up against the odds will be those endowed with this "sublime madness." From South African activists who dedicated their lives to ending apartheid, to contemporary anti-fracking protests in Alberta, to whistleblowers in pursuit of transparency, -- shows the cost of a life committed to speaking the truth and demanding justice. |
Subject |
Dissenters -- Psychology.
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Political alienation.
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Government, Resistance to.
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World politics -- 1945-
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Chronological Term |
Since 1945 |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books. |
Other Form: |
Print version: Hedges, Chris Wages of rebellion. New York : Nation Books, [2015] (CaOONL)20149063830 |
ISBN |
9781568584904 electronic bk. |
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1568584903 electronic bk. |
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9780345807885 electronic bk. |
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034580788X electronic bk. |
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