Robert Jensen is een academicus wiens werk kritisch media-ethiek, politiek en maatschappelijke structuren onderzoekt, voortbouwend op zijn decennialange carrière als professioneel journalist. Zijn geschriften duiken in de ontmanteling van patriarchale systemen en wit privilege, en pleiten voor radicale maatschappelijke transformatie en constructieve dialoog. Jensen's benadering wordt gekenmerkt door zijn toewijding aan het blootleggen van machtsdynamieken en het bevorderen van een rechtvaardigere wereld. Zijn teksten dagen lezers uit om zich diepgaand bezig te houden met complexe morele en sociale kwesties, en bieden doordachte perspectieven voor een rechtvaardigere toekomst.
Wes Jackson presents a collection of key ideas that have shaped the sustainable agriculture movement over fifty years. The book explores innovative agricultural practices, ecological principles, and the importance of biodiversity. Jackson emphasizes the need for a shift in how we approach farming, advocating for methods that harmonize with natural ecosystems. His insights aim to inspire a more sustainable future for agriculture, highlighting the interconnectedness of land, food, and community.
"The owner of the world's leading disaster management company chronicles the unseen world behind the yellow tape, and explores what it means to be human after a lifetime of caring for the dead. You have seen Robert A. Jensen-you just never knew it. As the owner of the world's largest disaster management company, he has spent most of his adult life responding to tragedy. From the Oklahoma City bombing, 9/11, the Bali bombings, the 2004 South Asian Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina to the 2010 Haitian Earthquake and the Grenfell Tower Fire, Jensen is at the practical level of international incidents, assisting with the recovery of bodies, identifying victims, and repatriating and returning their personal effects to the surviving family members. He is also, crucially, involved in the emotional recovery that comes after a disaster: helping guide the families, governments, and companies involved, telling them what to expect and managing the unmanageable. As he puts it, "If journalists write the first rough draft of history, I put the punctuation on the past." Personal Effects is an unsparing, up-close look at the difficult work Jensen does behind the yellow tape and the lessons he learned there. The chronicle of an almost impossible and grim job, Personal Effects also tells Jensen's own story, how he came to this line of work, how he manages the chaos that is his life, and the personal toll the repeated exposure to mass death brings, in becoming what GQ called "the best at the worst job in the world." A rare glimpse into a world we all see but many know nothing about, Personal Effects is an inspiring and heartwarming story of survival and the importance of moving forward. Jensen allows his readers to see over his shoulder as he responds to disaster sites, uncovers the deceased, and cares for families to show how a strong will and desire to do good can become a path through the worst the world can throw at us"-- Provided by publisher
Environmental Collapse, Climate Crisis, and the Fate of Humanity
Focusing on urgent ecological challenges, the book presents a compelling argument that humanity's future will be shaped by a process of contraction rather than expansion. It delves into the cascading crises affecting the planet, urging readers to confront these harsh realities and reconsider the trajectory of human development in the face of environmental degradation.
Secrets play a pivotal role in the lives of Captain Mark Styler, his daughter, and the ship's crew aboard the Marvel. Mark faces blame for his wife's death, while Chantal, an Android with a fugitive past, and Sara, the ship's computer, harbor their own hidden truths. As their intertwined lives unfold, the potential for danger looms large, challenging their relationships and survival. The narrative raises questions about the consequences of secrets and whether a resolution truly exists amidst the turmoil.
Die Schlüsselfrage dieses Buches ist: Was brauchen wir, um stabile und gerechte menschliche Gemeinschaften zu schaffen, die ein gutes Leben im Austausch mit und Respekt vor der Erde ermöglichen? Robert Jensens Antwort ist Feminismus und Patriarchatskritik. Er ruft uns auf, mit radikalfeministischen Argumenten gegen institutionalisierte männliche Dominanz zu protestieren. Dazu gehört eine rigorose Ablehnung der Idee, dass Männer das Recht hätten, Sexualität und Reproduktion von Frauen zu kontrollieren, sowie die Aufforderung, Gewalt, auf der das patriarchale System basiert, grundsätzlich abzulehnen. Das Ende des Patriarchats zeigt auf, wie eine radikalfeministische Theorie und Praxis uns helfen kann, das Ziel einer gerechten und lebenswerten Gesellschaft zu erreichen.