Abstract:This paper is part of my larger project to underscore the significance of critical theories of mass society for the environmental humanities. I offer a reading of James Balog's Extreme Ice Survey (EIS), in particular the time-lapse films of glaciers receding, which I argue present a unique example of what Guy Debord calls the "tautological" nature of spectacle, its capacity to serve as its own evidence at the same time as it becomes a mode of relation among people. My questions concern the political potential … Show more
“…To expedite the most effective adaptation policy, the government needs to incorporate local understanding of adaptation measures as already suggested. Local people experience climate risk and speci c preparation is required to cope with damage and loss as suggested by Grebowicz (2014). Hasan in Southkhali plants trees to reduce the effects of cyclones.…”
Section: Discussion: Governance Approach In Climate Change Adaptationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Rather than the preference in technical and economic dimension, Grebowicz (2014) focuses on applying the socioecological mechanisms in overcoming the concerns such as riverine system and employment opportunities. The socio-ecological dynamics of climatic concerns and their adaptation measures needs to be emphasized in the policy perspective (Anna et al 2012;Jones and Boyd 2011).…”
“…To expedite the most effective adaptation policy, the government needs to incorporate local understanding of adaptation measures as already suggested. Local people experience climate risk and speci c preparation is required to cope with damage and loss as suggested by Grebowicz (2014). Hasan in Southkhali plants trees to reduce the effects of cyclones.…”
Section: Discussion: Governance Approach In Climate Change Adaptationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Rather than the preference in technical and economic dimension, Grebowicz (2014) focuses on applying the socioecological mechanisms in overcoming the concerns such as riverine system and employment opportunities. The socio-ecological dynamics of climatic concerns and their adaptation measures needs to be emphasized in the policy perspective (Anna et al 2012;Jones and Boyd 2011).…”
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