
Adventure
by Dr. Christopher (Washington University in St. Louis Schaberg
Title:
Adventure
Author:
Dr. Christopher (Washington University in St. Louis Schaberg
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
144 pages
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN-13:
9798765101469
EAN:
9798765101469
Publication Date:
10/08/2023
Classifications:
Biography and non-fiction prose
Weight (g):
288
Dimensions (mm):
198 x 129 x 11
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
What is the meaning of 'adventure' as we enter the third decade of the 21st century, after a global pandemic, social and geopolitical calamities, and accelerating environmental catastrophes? What stories are humans telling about wilderness, remote destinations, and the most difficult thoughts thinkable? Adventure is a pinball assortment of unexpected encounters. Each chapter entertains a specific project, fantasy, or activity that dabbles with adventure – and runs into limits. Subjects range from Mars exploration, commercial space tourism, and adventure consumerism, to the day-to-day experiences of living in a world increasingly impacted by climate change and environmental disasters.Taking a wide-angle view – at times personal, at others theoretical – Schaberg explores our ideas about adventure and their narrative, cultural, and philosophical underpinnings.











