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Call Them by Their True Names

American Crises (and Essays)
By Rebecca Solnit
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Call Them by Their True Names is a compelling collection of essays by Rebecca Solnit that explores various social, political, and cultural issues. Solnit intelligently analyses topics such as climate change, racism, and inequality, urging readers to confront the truths behind these challenges. Through her insightful commentary, the book encourages reflection and action in the face of contemporary societal problems.
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You might find this book appealing if you enjoy thought-provoking essays that delve into the intersection of politics, culture, and society. Rebecca Solnit's insightful and articulate prose challenges readers to critically examine the world around them, making it perfect for those who appreciate a deep and reflective cultural analysis.

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Call Them by Their True Names

An essential new collection of essays from the bestselling phenomenon Rebecca Solnit calling for reflection and context, activism and hope.

An essential new collection of essays from the bestselling phenomenon Rebecca Solnit calling for reflection and context, activism and hope.

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Winner 2018 Kirkus Prize

Beginning with the election of Donald Trump (The Loneliest Man in the World) and expanding back and forth into American history, surveillance, violence against the individual, the denormalizing of misogyny, and the rehumanizing of public space. The ultimate focus of the book is climate and feminist activism, bringing Solnit's trademark deep analysis to bear on a range of contemporary crises.

And again, and spectacularly, she shows us how to hope.

Longlisted 2018 National Book Award - Non-Fiction

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Rebecca Solnit's Call Them by Their True Names is celebrated for its insightful analysis of political and social issues, providing a comprehensive view of current challenges. Reviewers praise Solnit's ability to illuminate both the broader patterns and the individual elements of societal struggles, inspiring readers with her unique blend of clarity and optimism. Her writing is described as a necessary guide for understanding contemporary debates and cultivating hope amidst chaos.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783784974

Publisher: Granta Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Granta Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 255g

Pages: 192

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs Rebecca Solnit

About the Author

Rebecca Solnit is author of, among other books, Mother of All Questions, Men Explain Things to Me, Wanderlust, A Field Guide to Getting Lost, the NBCC award-winning River of Shadows and A Paradise Built in Hell. A contributing editor to Harper's, she writes regularly for the London Review of Books and the Los Angeles Times. She lives in San Francisco.

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