Are we as a species headed towards extinction? As our economic
system renders our planet increasingly inhospitable to human life,
powerful individuals fight over limited resources, and racist
reaction to migration strains the social fabric of many countries.
How can we retain our humanity in the midst of these life-and-death
struggles?  Humanity’s Last Stand dares to ask these big
questions, exploring the interconnections between climate change,
global capitalism, xenophobia, and white supremacy. As it unearths
how capitalism was born from plantation slavery and the slaughter
of Indigenous people, it also invites us to imagine life after
capitalism. The book teaches its readers how to cultivate an
anthropological imagination, a mindset that remains attentive to
local differences even as it identifies global patterns of
inequality and racism. Â Surveying the struggles of
disenfranchised peoples around the globe from frontline communities
affected by climate change, to #BlackLivesMatter activists, to
Indigenous water protectors, to migrant communities facing
increasing hostility, anthropologist Mark Schuller argues
that we must develop radical empathy in order to move
beyond simply identifying as “allies” and start acting as
“accomplices.” Bringing together the insights of
anthropologists and activists from many cultures, this timely study
shows us how to stand together and work toward a more inclusive
vision of humanity before it’s too late. More information and
instructor resources (https://humanityslaststand.org)
General
| Imprint: |
Rutgers University Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
2021 |
| Authors: |
Mark Schuller
|
| Foreword by: |
Cynthia McKinney
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
272 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-978820-87-6 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-978820-87-9 |
| Barcode: |
9781978820876 |
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