Book Joy and Fear - An Illustrated Report on Modernity
Joy and Fear - An Illustrated Report on Modernity
The book Joy and Fear is a sequel to Otto Neurath's book Modern Man in the Making (1939). Joy and Fear questions how modernity, through its promises and its failures, continually re-forms man. The promises were made primarily for mankind. in the West: Hygiene, modern medicine and education have led to a steep increase in health, life expectancy and literacy rates throughout the West.
However, for large parts of humanity, these promises have not been fulfilled. The current average life expectancy in Chad is the same as that of the USA in the 1920s and, at 52, is eight years below the retirement age there. The entire globe has been irreversibly and without question plunged into the modern project, but its benefits are very unevenly distributed.
By depicting these asymmetries, Joy and Fear brings clarity to today's modern world. Pictograms, illustrations and texts touch on global issues ranging from agriculture to warfare and the welfare state. The imagery makes complex issues immediately accessible. The various themes through a coherent narrative.
Further information about the publication:
Author:
Theo Deutinger
Publisher:
Lars Müller Publishers
Contents:
216 pages and 217 illustrations
Format:
Hardcover, 21 x 26.8 cm
Language:
English
Item: Book Joy and Fear - An Illustrated Report on Modernity
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