Utah State University Press is proud to announce the publication ofWriting Emergencies: Composing (Ourselves) in Times of Crisis, edited byHolly Hassel and Kate Pantelides.
Writing Emergencies
Composing (Ourselves) in Times of Crisis
edited by Holly Hassel and Kate Pantelides
"At once tough and sensitive, this collection demonstrates how reflection, coalition building, and strategic insight equip people to survive and navigate moments of crisis.”
—Kelly Blewett, Indiana University East
"An invaluable contribution . . . An essential resource for my everyday work; as a teacher of students who are often in positions of (academic, socioeconomic, emotional) precarity, I find it to be an extraordinarily useful guide for my pedagogical planning and interventions.”
—Julie Lindquist, Michigan State University
Despite the adage “there are no writing emergencies,” at times situations invite or require immediate written response. In a modern era of social media and with the constancy of “crisis,” knowing when, how, and why to respond quickly is increasingly important. In Writing Emergencies, a diverse group of authors contribute scholarly, narrative-based discussions of writing emergencies, descriptions of more and less successful strategies, and a reflective conclusion that offers implications for writing studies praxis and theory.
In this collection, contributors demonstrate the reality of writing emergencies—in their own writing lives, classrooms, and programs—and they offer both self- and community-focused approaches for response. Chapters focus on discernment and prioritization, recognizing that all stressors are not necessarily emergencies. Instead, expanding our vocabulary for (and subsequent understanding) of the kinds of difficulties we come across can build our professional capacity and support greater career sustainability. The volume also illustrates the role of coalitions in navigating writing emergencies and how purposefully building and activating these coalitions subverts some challenges
Writing Emergencies both names and grapples with writing emergencies and offers insights for capacity-building in the acts of filtering and prioritizing competing urgent demands. The findings are meaningful for all leaders, students, and teachers who center care in their relationships with others.
Paper: $42.95
ISBN: 978-1-64642-842-7
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ISBN: 978-1-64642-841-0
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Pages: 374
Illustrations: 10
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