Knowledge Resistance
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'At all levels of society, our world is becoming increasingly dominated by an inability, even refusal, to engage with others' ideas. It does not bode well either for democracy or for science. Mikael Klintman's book offers just the kind of in-depth exploration of the issues that surround this disturbing phenomenon that is desperately needed.'
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R. I. M. Dunbar, Emeritus Professor of Evolutionary Psychology, University of Oxford
'Few things could be more important right now than trying to shed new light on "knowledge resistance" in the internet age. It may not be a new phenomenon, but with the way it impacts on our lives today, it is an existential threat to humanity. Mikael Klintman’s book provides valuable perspectives on knowledge resistance and suggests how we, as individuals and societies, can find ways to manage and prevent its harmful forms.'
Björn Ulvaeus, musician and activist
'A must-read, especially in these turbulent times. An insightful approach to a complex issue.'
Nazli Choucri, Professor of Political Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Why do people and groups ignore, deny and resist knowledge about society's many problems? In a world of 'alternative facts', 'fake news' that some believe could be remedied by 'factfulness', the question has never been more pressing. Les mer
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Detaljer
- Forlag
- Manchester University Press
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 264
- ISBN
- 9781526135209
- Utgivelsesår
- 2019
- Format
- 22 x 14 cm
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'At all levels of society, our world is becoming increasingly dominated by an inability, even refusal, to engage with others' ideas. It does not bode well either for democracy or for science. Mikael Klintman's book offers just the kind of in-depth exploration of the issues that surround this disturbing phenomenon that is desperately needed.'
» .
R. I. M. Dunbar, Emeritus Professor of Evolutionary Psychology, University of Oxford
'Few things could be more important right now than trying to shed new light on "knowledge resistance" in the internet age. It may not be a new phenomenon, but with the way it impacts on our lives today, it is an existential threat to humanity. Mikael Klintman’s book provides valuable perspectives on knowledge resistance and suggests how we, as individuals and societies, can find ways to manage and prevent its harmful forms.'
Björn Ulvaeus, musician and activist
'A must-read, especially in these turbulent times. An insightful approach to a complex issue.'
Nazli Choucri, Professor of Political Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology