Damian Thompson

La crítica ha investigado con profundidad el Modernismo literario, pero apenas se han estudiado los variados debates antimodernistas que, salpicados de sátiras y parodias, se suscitaron a finales del siglo XIX e inicios del XX en España e Hispanoamérica. Este libro es un primer paso en esa dirección mediante un riguroso recorrido cronológico por varias publicaciones de la época, con el propósito de llegar a la esencia de esta controversia a ambos lados del Atlántico: un debate cultural más allá de lo literario o artístico que alcanzó estratos de índole ideológica, espiritual e incluso económica.

Addictions to iphones, painkillers, cupcakes, alcohol and sex are taking over our lives. Our most casual daily habits can quickly become obsessions that move beyond our control. Damian Thompson, who has himself struggled with a range of addictions, argues that human desire is in the process of being reshaped. Shunning the concept of addiction as disease, he shows how manufacturers are producing substances like ipads, muffins and computer games that we learn to like too much and supplement tradition addictions to alcohol, drugs and gambling. He argues that addictive behaviour is becoming a substitute for family and work bonds that are being swept away by globalisation and urbanisation. This battle to control addiction will soon overshadow familiar ideological debates about how to run the economy, and as whole societies set about fixing themselves, the architecture of human relations will come under strain as never before. The Fix offers a truly frightening glimpse of the future and is essential reading for fans of Naomi Kleins No Logo, Oliver Jamess Affluenza and Francis Wheens How Mumbo-jumbo Conquered the World.

Desde los tiempos de la Ilustración disponemos de una metodología científica y del utillaje intelectual que nos permite establecer la veracidad o falsedad de afirmaciones científicas e históricas. Y sin embargo asistimos, consternados, a un alud de chachara pseudocientifica que no resiste un analisis serio. Con la paradojica ayuda de la tecnica Internet, millones de personas en todo el mundo compran las tonterias de los nuevos charlatanes. Es urgente despertar a la razon de su somnolencia, porque todos estos camelos y otros muchos que Damian Thompson nos cuenta no solo estan creando una generacion global de papanatas, sino que alimentan el nacionalismo y el racismo y pueden conducir a nuevas tensiones economicas, politicas y sociales.

Collins Shorts insight in an instant. This is an extract taken from the full version of THE FIX by Damian Thompson. When does your casual habit become an addictive obsession? Damian Thompson, who has himself struggled with a range of addictions, suggests that our increasing use of gadgets and mobiles, painkillers, cupcakes, alcohol and sex are fast becoming addictions taking over our lives. Collins Shorts are a fresh look at the ebook short, with the emphasis on vibrant design, animated content and expert authors who can provide accessible insight. They satisfy your thirst for knowledge without the need for time commitment. This ebook will work on all e-readers but delivers its full punch on devices that support colour and animation. Please note the extent is between 20 to 40 pages, depending on your settings.