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Apocalyptic Authoritarianism: Climate Crisis, Media, and Power
218 pages, Paperback
Published June 6, 2025
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July 25, 2026
Apocalyptic Authoritarianism: Climate Crisis, Media, and Power by Hanna E. Morris is a timely and thought-provoking examination of the intersection between climate change, political power, media narratives, and democratic governance.
The book explores how public discussions surrounding the climate crisis are shaped by media, institutions, and political actors, encouraging readers to think critically about the ways environmental emergencies can influence policy, public perception, and the exercise of power. Rather than focusing solely on climate science, Morris examines the narratives that emerge around climate change and the broader social and political consequences they may produce.
One of the book's greatest strengths is its interdisciplinary approach. Drawing from political science, media studies, environmental communication, and democratic theory, the author offers readers a nuanced analysis of how climate discourse can both inform public action and reshape relationships between governments, institutions, and citizens.
The book also challenges readers to consider how urgent global challenges can coexist with democratic values, transparency, and public participation. By examining the role of media framing and political messaging, Morris provides valuable insight into how societies respond to complex crises and the importance of maintaining thoughtful public dialogue.
For readers interested in climate politics, media studies, environmental communication, political science, democracy, and public policy, Apocalyptic Authoritarianism: Climate Crisis, Media, and Power offers an insightful and intellectually engaging contribution to one of the defining conversations of our time.
The book explores how public discussions surrounding the climate crisis are shaped by media, institutions, and political actors, encouraging readers to think critically about the ways environmental emergencies can influence policy, public perception, and the exercise of power. Rather than focusing solely on climate science, Morris examines the narratives that emerge around climate change and the broader social and political consequences they may produce.
One of the book's greatest strengths is its interdisciplinary approach. Drawing from political science, media studies, environmental communication, and democratic theory, the author offers readers a nuanced analysis of how climate discourse can both inform public action and reshape relationships between governments, institutions, and citizens.
The book also challenges readers to consider how urgent global challenges can coexist with democratic values, transparency, and public participation. By examining the role of media framing and political messaging, Morris provides valuable insight into how societies respond to complex crises and the importance of maintaining thoughtful public dialogue.
For readers interested in climate politics, media studies, environmental communication, political science, democracy, and public policy, Apocalyptic Authoritarianism: Climate Crisis, Media, and Power offers an insightful and intellectually engaging contribution to one of the defining conversations of our time.
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