Bullsh*t Comparisons
28 March 2024Imprint: Footnote Press
Synopsis
Life is complicated, comparisons are easy. We consume enormous quantities of information every day from sources that are reliable, and those less trustworthy, including journalists, politicians, friends and social media.
One of the most commons tools we use to communicate is comparison. Are we suffering a 'hurricane' of migrants? Do dogs look like their owners? Is Oxford better than Harvard?...
One of the most commons tools we use to communicate is comparison. Are we suffering a 'hurricane' of migrants? Do dogs look like their owners? Is Oxford better than Harvard?...
Details
28 March 2024256 pages
9781804440834Imprint: Footnote Press
Reviews
Showing neoliberalism relies on the edgy insecurity instigated by league tables, rankings and measures of pedigree, Brooks' book is a timely reminder that the urge to compete is embedded in contemporary culture through comparisons that need to be debunkedPhil Hubbard, author of The Battle for the High Street and Borderland: Identity and belonging at the edge of England
This book is a must-read. A timely reappraisal of the very notion of comparing people, objects and places. The examples - from cities to sports stars, empires to dog breeds - are accessible, engaging and often funny. A highly enjoyable and personal perspective on the pitfalls, and potential, of making comparisons.Aiden Sidebottom, Associate Professor, Jill Dando Institute of Security and Crime Science, UCL