{"product_id":"critical-humanism-a-manifesto-for-the-21st-century-hardback-9781509527946","title":"Critical Humanism; A Manifesto for the 21st Century (Hardback) 9781509527946","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCritical Humanism\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Manifesto for the 21st Century\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKen Plummer (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781509527946, Polity Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 24 September 2021\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.1 x 14.5 x 2.8 cm, 0.567 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘[R]efreshing: [Plummer’s] vision of critical humanism is aspirational and ambitious, yet it strives to sustain humility based on historical experiences.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSocial Forces\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘This book is an extraordinarily brave and enormously comprehensive attempt to re-energize an interest in the battered concept of humanism, fully realizing its author’s intention to provide “a vision of something better”.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaurie Taylor, University of York, and presenter of \u003ci\u003eThinking Allowed\u003c\/i\u003e, BBC Radio Four\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Plummer engages with an extraordinary range of different literatures and a lifetime of reflection to consider what it will take to be truly human in the twenty-first century. We should grapple seriously with his impassioned and challenging arguments.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRob Stones, Western Sydney University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Ken Plummer’s mission has been to expand the range and depth of decencies; here he seeks larger principles on which to ground mutual regard. This is a fundamental study – rooted in conscience, sociological learning and intimate generosity. \u003ci\u003eCritical Humanism\u003c\/i\u003e stirs the mind.’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvey Molotch, New York University, and University of California, Santa Barbara\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe live in a mutilated world and our humanity seems irrevocably damaged. Many critics suggest we have reached the end of humanity. In this challenging book, Ken Plummer suggests that such claims may be premature; instead, what we need is a new transformative understanding of humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCritical Humanism\u003c\/i\u003e critically reflects upon and reimagines humanism for the twenty-first century. What is now required is a fresh, wide-ranging imaginary of an open, worldly, plural and caring humanity. It needs to take a critical stance towards older, often divisive ideas of what it means to be human, while reconnecting to a wider understanding of the rich diversity of life in the pluriverse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn an age of post- and transhumanist turns, Plummer provides a personal, political and passionate call for thinkers, researchers and activists to \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e turn their backs on humanism. We need instead to create a vital new political imaginary of being human in a connected planet. We simply cannot afford to be anti-human or posthuman. Restoring our belief in humanity has never been more important for edging towards a better world for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of tables and figures \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Re-thinking the World: Connected Humanity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     1   Critical Humanism\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e II \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dehumanizing the World: Disconnected Humanity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 2     Damaging Humanity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 3     Dividing Humanity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 4     Traumatizing Humanity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e III \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Humanizing the World: Flourishing Humanity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 5     Narrating Humanity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 6     Valuing Humanity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 7     Transforming Humanity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e IV\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Transforming the World: A Politics of Humanity \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 8 A Manifesto for the 21st Century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Short Guide to Further Reding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Notes \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Sociology%20\u0026amp;%20anthropology%20%5BJH%5D%22\"\u003eJH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Polity","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52441792184600,"sku":"9781509527946","price":46.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781509527946.jpg?v=1785025560","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/critical-humanism-a-manifesto-for-the-21st-century-hardback-9781509527946","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}