Description
2010 edition. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This thought-provoking work by renowned philosopher and gender theorist Judith Butler delves into the complex question of how societies determine which lives are grievable and worthy of mourning. Published in the aftermath of the Iraq War, “Frames of War” examines the ways in which media representations and political discourse shape public perceptions of violence and suffering. Butler’s incisive analysis draws upon diverse philosophical traditions, from Levinas to Arendt, to shed light on the ethical and political implications of how we frame and interpret human precarity and loss. This copy, while bearing the gentle marks of readership, remains a compelling artifact of a pivotal work that challenged conventional notions of grief, mourning, and the value of human life in the context of modern warfare and global media. For collectors and readers alike, it offers a window into one of the most influential voices in contemporary critical theory grappling with the profound moral questions of our time.
