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Amitav Ghosh

The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Essay Topics

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How does Ghosh’s concept of the “great derangement” challenge traditional notions of art’s role in addressing pressing global issues like climate change?

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In The Great Derangement, Ghosh examines the influence of capitalist economies on climate change. Discuss the challenges of balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability, using examples from the book.

3.

Ghosh highlights the unequal distribution of environmental burdens and consequences among societies. Discuss the concept of climate justice and potential strategies to address this disparity.

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