Dive into the thought-provoking insights of Slavoj Žižek in *Pandemic! 2*, the compelling sequel to his groundbreaking analysis of COVID-19 and its global implications. This meticulously crafted book (ISBN: 9781509549078) dissects the intricate layers surrounding the pandemic, lockdowns, and social distancing measures that have reshaped our world since 2021. With 208 pages filled with Žižek’s provocative thoughts, readers will explore how seemingly unrelated phenomena—such as sex doll sales, locust swarms, and even a wired-brain pig—intersect with the pressing realities of the coronavirus.

In *Pandemic! 2*, Žižek delves into the cascading effects of labor shortages on food supply chains and the increasing strain on essential workers. Through a blend of critical theory, pop culture, and psychoanalysis, he addresses the challenges faced by society as it grapples with the challenges of a post-pandemic reality. Perfect for readers interested in contemporary philosophy, socio-political commentary, and cultural analysis, this book provides a brave examination of our current zeitgeist shaped by crisis and resistance.

Condition: BRAND NEW
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Year: 2021
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Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509549078
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 208


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What do sex doll sales, locust swarms and a wired-brain pig have to do with the coronavirus pandemic? Everything”according to that śGiant of Lubliana,ť the inimitable Slovenian philosopher Slavoj i ek.


In this exhilarating sequel to his acclaimed Pandemic!: COVID-19 Shakes the World, i ek delves into some of the more surprising dimensions of lockdowns, quarantines, and social distancing”and the increasingly unruly opposition to them by śresponse fatiguedť publics around the world.


i ek examines the ripple effects on the food supply of harvest failures caused by labor shortages and the hyper-exploitation of the global class of care workers, without whose labor daily life would be impossible. Through such examples he pinpoints the inability of contemporary capitalism to safeguard effectively the public in times of crisis.


Writing with characteristic daring and zeal, i ek ranges across critical theory, pop-culture, and psychoanalysis to reveal the troubling dynamics of knowledge and power emerging in these viral times.