Description
Andrea Long Chu's "Authority" is a provocative and deeply personal exploration of power, identity, and the performance of self in the digital age. Through a series of sharp, incisive essays, Chu dissects the ways we construct and consume authority, from online personas to political movements and the very nature of gender itself. This collection challenges conventional notions of authenticity and influence, offering a bracingly honest look at the anxieties and aspirations that shape our contemporary lives. Chu's distinctive voice, both intellectually rigorous and disarmingly candid, makes "Authority" a vital and unforgettable read for anyone grappling with the complexities of modern existence.
Available Editions
hardcover
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Published Jan 1, 2025
288 pages
ISBN: 9780374600334
ebook
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Published Jan 1, 2025
290 pages
ISBN: 9780374600341
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Details
First Published
2025
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Authority by Andrea Long Chu.