Summary:
The book examines the failure of literary and political establishments to adequately recognize and address the gravity of climate change, arguing that our collective imagination is ill-equipped to understand the scale and violence of the phenomenon. It explores the intersection of climate events with history, politics, and culture, and calls for a fundamental shift in perception to confront the environmental crisis.
Key points:
1. Climate Change in Literature: Ghosh believes modern literature overlooks the critical issue of climate change, focusing more on individual experiences than global challenges.
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