Against purity
Alexis Shotwell
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Against purity
by Alexis Shotwell, Alexis Shotwell
Published
2016
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Pages
264
ISBN-13
9781452953052
Description
The world is in a terrible mess. It is toxic, irradiated, and full of injustice. Aiming to stand aside from the mess can produce a seemingly satisfying self-righteousness in the scant moments we achieve it, but since it is ultimately impossible, individual purity will always disappoint. Might it be better to understand complexity, and, indeed, our own complicity in much of what we think of as bad, as fundamental to our lives? 'Against Purity' argues that the only answer - if we are to have any hope of tackling the past, present and future of colonialism, disease, pollution, and climate change - is a resounding yes.
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How many pages are in Against purity?
This edition of Against purity has approximately 264 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Against purity?
For most readers, Against purity typically takes between 5h 30m and 3h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 66,000 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Against purity is approximately 66,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Against purity?
Against purity was written by Alexis Shotwell, Alexis Shotwell.
When was Against purity published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.