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How Fear Works - Culture of Fear in the Twenty-First Century (Paperback)
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How Fear Works - Culture of Fear in the Twenty-First Century (Paperback)
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Loot Price R370
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In 1997, Frank Furedi published a book called Culture of Fear. It was
widely acclaimed as perceptive and prophetic. Now Furedi returns to his
original theme, as most of what he predicted has come true. In How Fear
Works, Furedi seeks to explain two interrelated themes: why has fear
acquired such a morally commanding status in society today and how has
the way we fear today changed from the way that it was experienced in
the past?
Furedi argues that one of the main drivers of the culture of fear is
unravelling of moral authority. Fear appears to provide a provisional
solution to moral uncertainty and is for that reason embraced by a
variety of interests, parties and individuals. Furedi predicts that
until society finds a more positive orientation towards uncertainty the
politicisation of fear will flourish.
Society is continually bombarded with the message that the threats it
faces are incalculable and cannot be managed or contained. The
ascendancy of this outlook has been paralleled by the cultivation of
helplessness and passivity - all this has heightened people's sense of
powerlessness and anxiety. As a consequence we are constantly searching
for new forms of security, both physical and ontological. What are the
drivers of fear, what is the role of the media in its promotion, and
who actually benefits from this culture of fear? These are some of the
issues Furedi tackles to explain the current predicament. He believes
that through understanding how fear works, we can encourage attitudes
that will help bring about a less fearful future.
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