Thinking in an Emergency - (Norton Global Ethics) by Elaine Scarry (Paperback)

This book is a groundbreaking analysis of the concept of emergency politics and its impact on democracy.

The author, Elaine Scarry, reveals how governments have undermined democracy by invoking the idea of emergency for 60 years.

She argues that clear thinking and rapid action are not mutually exclusive and identifies forms of emergency assistance that represent thinking at its most rigorous and remarkable.

The book draws on the work of philosophers, scientists, and artists to remind us of our ability to assist one another in times of crisis.

With passion and a deeply humanitarian standpoint, Scarry challenges readers to reclaim the power to protect democratic principles and each other's survival.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in politics, ethics, and the future of democracy.