Resilient Life
Brad Evans
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Resilient Life
Published
2014
Publisher
Polity Press
Pages
208
ISBN-13
9780745671536
Description
What does it mean to live dangerously? This is not just a philosophical question or an ethical call to reflect upon our own individual recklessness. It is a deeply political issue, fundamental to the new doctrine of 'resilience' that is becoming a key term of art for governing planetary life in the 21st Century. No longer should we think in terms of evading the possibility of traumatic experiences. Catastrophic events, we are told, are not just inevitable but learning experiences from which we have to grow and prosper, collectively and individually. Vulnerability to threat, injury and loss has to be accepted as a reality of human existence. In this original and compelling text, Brad Evans and Julian Reid explore the political and philosophical stakes of the resilience turn in security and governmental thinking. Resilience, they argue, is a neo-liberal deceit that works by disempowering endangered populations of autonomous agency. Its consequences represent a profound assault on the human subject whose meaning and sole purpose is reduced to survivability. Not only does this reveal the nihilistic qualities of a liberal project that is coming to terms with its political demise. All life now enters into lasting crises that are catastrophic unto the end.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Resilient Life?
This edition of Resilient Life has approximately 208 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 Resilient Life?
For most readers, Resilient Life typically takes between 4h 20m and 2h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 52,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 52,000 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 Resilient Life?
The estimated word count for Resilient Life is approximately 52,000 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 Resilient Life?
Resilient Life was written by Brad Evans, Julian Reid.
When was Resilient Life published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.