What is Wrong with Us Essays in Cultural Pathology 1st edition by Eric Coombes, Theodore Dalrymple ISBN 1845409000 ‎ 978-1845409005

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ISBN 10: 1845409000
ISBN 13: ‎ 978-1845409005
Author: Eric Coombes, Theodore Dalrymple

an any of us entirely banish from our hearts and minds grave misgivings about the condition of the culture we now inhabit? Expressions of those misgivings are mostly unheard in public forums, ignored in the dominant media, and, if noticed at all, dismissed by state-supported bureaucracies and commercial vested interests. To have any chance of gaining attention, they must resolve themselves into coherent forms. We need to clarify our perceptions of the things that trouble us, by articulating and developing our thoughts about them. That is, we are in need of serious criticism — serious criticism, aesthetic, social and political — which is notably lacking in the contemporary world, especially in places readily available to the educated non-specialist, such as the ‘quality’ weekend newspapers, and especially, perhaps, in relation to the visual arts.

The pieces collected in this volume are not presented as amounting to an overall account or theory of our cultural condition. They are offered merely as examples of serious criticism, of what we need if we are to begin to think more profitably about our condition, daring, in defiance of contemporary dogmatism, to make the necessary judgements of value without which our culture will continue to disintegrate.

What is Wrong with Us? Essays in Cultural Pathology 1st Table of contents:

1. Introduction: Understanding Cultural Pathology

   • Overview of cultural pathology as a concept
   • The relationship between individual behavior and societal norms
   • The need for cultural critique in the modern world

2. The Decline of Social Cohesion

   • Analysis of social fragmentation and the erosion of community
   • The impact of individualism on societal well-being
   • How modern technology and social media contribute to disconnection

3. Mental Health in Modern Society

   • The rise of mental health disorders in contemporary culture
   • Cultural factors that contribute to mental health crises (e.g., stress, consumerism)
   • The stigma surrounding mental illness and its societal impact

4. Consumerism and the Loss of Meaning

   • The pathological aspects of consumer culture
   • How materialism and advertising shape individual identity
   • The pursuit of happiness through consumption and its consequences

5. The Pathology of Political Systems

   • Examination of political ideologies and their societal impact
   • How power, corruption, and inequality perpetuate societal dysfunction
   • The rise of populism and extremism in modern politics

6. The Breakdown of Family Structures

   • The changing role of family in modern life
   • The impact of family breakdown on mental health and society
   • Cultural pressures on parenting and child development

7. The Crisis of Education

   • Educational systems and their role in shaping society
   • How modern education may contribute to societal alienation
   • The overemphasis on standardized testing and its negative effects on creativity and well-being

8. Gender and Sexuality in Contemporary Culture

   • How gender norms and expectations are shifting in society
   • The pathologies of gender inequality and discrimination
   • LGBTQ+ rights and the social challenges they face

9. Globalization and Cultural Homogenization

   • The impact of globalization on local cultures and identities
   • The tension between cultural preservation and global capitalism
   • The rise of monoculturalism and its effects on diversity

10. The Future of Cultural Pathology

• Predictions for cultural evolution in the face of technological advancements
• The potential for healing and societal transformation
• Cultural movements and their role in addressing modern pathologies

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