Against Catastrophism

Against Catastrophism explores catastrophism from multiple vantage points and considers the impact of ongoing crisis on individuals. Bringing together contributors from psychoanalysis, economics, anthropology, and gastroenterology, this book explores themes including fossil fuel culture, social movements like Extinction Rebellion, the COVID-19 pandemic, media messaging, and the future of food supply chains. By assessing the value of a constant barrage of information about catastrophes and consid