Dread
Simon Critchley
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Dread
by Simon Critchley, Juha van't Zelfde, Timo Arnall
Published
2014
Publisher
Valiz
Pages
240
ISBN-13
9789078088813
Description
Door voortdurend veranderende technologie en groeiende communicatienetwerken groeien de menselijke keuzes en mogelijkheden. Maar iedere technologische vernieuwing kent ook zijn tegenvoeter: de militaire, administratieve, existentiële crash; de catastrofe ligt op de loer. Virilio: 'de vernieuwing van het schip betekende eveneens een nieuwe vorm van schipbreuk'. Die immanente, moeilijk te duiden dreiging roept een gevoel op van 'dread'. 'Dread' is een essentieel en in potentie productief aspect van ons bewustzijn, een bepalend kenmerk van de huidige condition humaine. Nauw verwant aan begrippen als angst en vrees, wordt 'dread' ook geassocieerd met de 'duizeling van de vrijheid' zoals geformuleerd door Søren Kierkegaard in 1844. Hoe duister en fatalistisch de connotaties ook zijn, 'dread' stelt ons door een dialectisch proces van omzichtigheid en transgressie, van verlamming en overdrive in staat om ons de wereld spectaculair anders voor te stellen en toont ons daarmee inzichten in het ondenkbare of onzegbare.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Dread?
This edition of Dread has approximately 240 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 Dread?
For most readers, Dread typically takes between 5h 0m and 3h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 60,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Dread?
The estimated word count for Dread is approximately 60,000 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.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Dread?
Dread was written by Simon Critchley, Juha van't Zelfde, Timo Arnall.
When was Dread published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.