How Fear Works

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Frank Furedi returns to the theme of Fear in our society and culture. In 1997, Frank Furedi published a book called Culture of Fear. It was widely acclaimed as perceptive and prophetic. Now Furedi returns to his original theme, as most of what he predicted has come true. In How Fear Works, Furedi seeks to explain two interrelated themes: why has fear acquired such a morally commanding status in society today and how has the way we fear today changed from the way that it was experienced in the past? Furedi argues that one of the main drivers of the culture of fear is unravelling of moral authority. Fear appears to provide a provisional solution to moral uncertainty and is for that reason embraced by a variety of interests, parties and individuals. Furedi predicts that until society finds a more positive orientation towards uncertainty the politicisation of fear will flourish. Society is continually bombarded with the message that the threats it faces are incalculable and cannot be managed or contained. The ascendancy of this outlook has been paralleled by the cultivation of helplessness and passivity – all this has heightened people's sense of powerlessness and anxiety. As a consequence we are constantly searching for new forms of security, both physical and ontological. What are the drivers of fear, what is the role of the media in its promotion, and who actually benefits from this culture of fear? These are some of the issues Furedi tackles to explain the current predicament. He believes that through understanding how fear works, we can encourage attitudes that will help bring about a less fearful future.

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Genre : Political Science
Author : Frank Furedi
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Release : 2018-06-14
File : 321 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781472947710


The Works Of The Right Reverend Father In God Joseph Hall D D Successively Bishop Of Exeter And Norwich

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Author : Joseph Hall
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Release : 1898
File : 550 Pages
ISBN-13 : OXFORD:300150143


A Select Library Of The Nicene And Post Nicene Fathers Of The Christian Church St Augustin Homilies On The Gospel Of John Homilies On The First Epistle Of John Soliloquies 1908

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Genre : Christian literature, Early
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Release : 1888
File : 604 Pages
ISBN-13 : UTEXAS:059171104799426


Friends Review

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Genre : Society of Friends
Author : Enoch Lewis
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Release : 1875
File : 858 Pages
ISBN-13 : HARVARD:AH6GJT


Apocalypse Revealed

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Genre : Bible
Author : Emanuel Swedenborg
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Release : 1875
File : 494 Pages
ISBN-13 : WISC:89094613718


The International Journal Of Aging Human Development

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Genre : Aging
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Release : 1984
File : 680 Pages
ISBN-13 : UOM:39015008109368


Motion Picture Story Magazine

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Genre : Motion picture actors and actresses
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Release : 1950
File : 514 Pages
ISBN-13 : NYPL:33433034836027


The New Monthly Magazine

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Genre : English literature
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Release : 1879
File : 734 Pages
ISBN-13 : CUB:U183015822857


The Temple Of The Rosy Cross

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Genre : Rosicrucians
Author : Freeman Benjamin Dowd
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Release : 1897
File : 250 Pages
ISBN-13 : UVA:X000833349


A Select Library Of Nicene And Post Nicene Fathers Of The Christian Church St Ambrose Select Works And Letters 1896

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Genre : Christian literature, Early
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Release : 1896
File : 536 Pages
ISBN-13 : STANFORD:36105010306517