The Power of Cute by Simon May
An exploration of cuteness and its immense hold on us, from emojis and fluffy puppies to its more uncanny, subversive expressionsCuteness has taken the planet by storm. Global sensations Hello Kitty and Pokemon, the works of artists Takashi Murakami and Jeff Koons, Heidi the cross-eyed opossum and E.T.-all reflect its gathering power. But what
"As a playful riposte to our self-conscious, drearily introspective age, The Power of Cute is rather more savvy than its sweetly diminutive form suggests"---Frankie McCoy, Standpoint
"[Simon May] posits that our mania for cute can have sinister repercussions, and might even explain the rise of Donald Trump."---Kate Wills, Evening Standard
"[Simon May] posits that our mania for cute can have sinister repercussions, and might even explain the rise of Donald Trump."---Kate Wills, Evening Standard
Simon May is visiting professor of philosophy at King’s College London. His books include Jump! A New Philosophy for Conquering Procrastination, How to Be a Refugee, and Love: A New Understanding of an Ancient Emotion.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691181813 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691181810 |
| Title | The Power of Cute |
| Author | Simon May |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 2019-03-19 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
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