خرید و دانلود نسخه کامل کتاب انگلیسی The Great Derangement 2017

The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable by Amitav Ghosh is a critical examination of the cultural and imaginative failures that have led to society’s inadequate response to the climate crisis. Ghosh argues that contemporary literature, particularly the modern realist novel, has largely ignored climate change, treating it as an improbable or fantastical event unfit for serious fiction. He contends that this omission reflects a broader cultural derangement, where the arts and humanities have failed to grapple with the scale and urgency of environmental challenges. By sidelining climate change, literature has missed an opportunity to engage with one of the most pressing issues of our time.

The book is structured into three parts: “Stories,” “History,” and “Politics.” In “Stories,” Ghosh explores the limitations of literary fiction in addressing climate phenomena. “History” examines how colonialism and the global carbon economy have contributed to environmental degradation, highlighting the interconnectedness of imperialism and ecological crisis. In “Politics,” he critiques the individualistic approach to climate action, emphasizing the need for collective political engagement and systemic change. Ghosh ultimately calls for a reimagining of our cultural narratives to confront the realities of climate change and to inspire meaningful action.