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Book Synopsis: Addressing plastics can feel overwhelming. Guilt, shame, anger, hurt, fear, dismissiveness, and despair abound. Beyond Straw Men moves beyond “hot take” or straw man fallacies by illustrating how affective counterpublics mobilized around plastics reveal broader stories about environmental justice and social change. Inspired by on- and offline organizing in the Global South and the Global South of the North, Phaedra C. Pezzullo engages public controversies and policies through analysis of hashtag activism, campaign materials, and podcast interviews with headline-making advocates in Bangladesh, Kenya, the United States, and Vietnam. She argues that plastics have become an articulator of crisis and an entry point into the contested environmental politics of carbon-heavy masculinity, carceral policies, planetary fatalism, eco-ableism, greenwashing, marine life endangerment, pollution colonialism, and waste imperialism. Attuned to plastic attachments, Beyond Straw Men illustrates how everyday people resist unsustainable patterns of the plastics-industrial complex through imperfect but impactful networked cultures of care.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the plastic crisis and unsure of where to start making a difference? Beyond Straw Men is here to guide you through the complexities of environmental communication, power, and culture. This insightful book by Phaedra C. Pezzullo goes beyond simplistic arguments and offers a detailed analysis of how affective counterpublics are mobilizing for environmental justice globally. Dive into the stories of advocates from around the world and discover how everyday people are making a real impact in the fight against plastic pollution.
With Beyond Straw Men, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the environmental controversies surrounding plastics and the interconnected issues of our time. From hashtag activism to on-the-ground organizing, this book delves into the heart of the matter and uncovers the broader social implications of our plastic consumption. Let Phaedra C. Pezzullo take you on a journey through the narratives of resilience, resistance, and community care that are shaping the future of our planet.
Don't let guilt and despair hold you back from taking action on one of the most urgent environmental challenges of our time. Beyond Straw Men offers a ray of hope and a roadmap for positive change. Join the movement towards sustainability and responsible consumption by diving into this essential read today!
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