Matt Wanat

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Planet Work

Rethinking Labor and Leisure in the Anthropocene

Edited by Ryan Hediger
Bucknell University Press

Labor and labor norms orient much of contemporary life, organizing our days and years. Yet, surprisingly, work norms have not been sufficiently interrogated for their profound roles in climate change and other crises gathered under the term “Anthropocene.” Essays in this book expose deep flaws in ideas of work and investigate leisure practices for (sometimes radically) alternative ways of life.

  • Copyright year: 2023
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The Films of Clint Eastwood

Critical Perspectives

University of New Mexico Press

As a collection, these essays show that none of these themes account for Eastwood's entire vision, which is multifaceted and often contradictory, dramatizing complex issues in powerful, character-driven narratives.

  • Copyright year: 2018
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Breaking Down Breaking Bad

Critical Perspectives

University of New Mexico Press

Going beyond the obvious ethical issues that have preoccupied viewers and critics alike, the essays in this book cut across disciplines, delve deeply into contemporary issues, and explore the pure pleasure and entertainment value of the series.

  • Copyright year: 2016
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