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Agamben and Colonialism

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Description for Agamben and Colonialism Hardback. This collection of essays evaluates Agamben's work from a postcolonial perspective. Svirsky and Bignall assemble leading figures to explore the rich philosophical linkages and the political concerns shared by Agamben and postcolonial theory. Editor(s): Svirsky, Dr. Marcelo; Bignall, Simone. Series: Critical Connections. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 233 x 22. Weight in Grams: 602.
12 new essays evaluating Agamben's work from a postcolonial perspective. Svirsky and Bignall assemble leading figures to explore the rich philosophical linkages and the political concerns shared by Agamben and postcolonial theory. Agamben's theories of the 'state of exception' and 'bare life' are situated in critical relation to the existence of these phenomena in the colonial/postcolonial world. * Features an international set of expert contributors who approach postcolonial criticism from an interdisciplinary perspective * Deals with colonial and postcolonial issues in Russia, Israel and Palestine, Africa the Americas, Asia and Australia * Offers new insights on colonial exclusion, racism and ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
304
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Series
Critical Connections
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780748643943
SKU
V9780748643943
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About Marcelo Svirsky
Marcelo Svirsky is a Lecturer and Marie-Curie Researcher at the Centre for Critical and Cultural Theory (School of English, Communication & Philosophy), Cardiff University. He researches on Deleuze's philosophy, Middle East politics, and social movements. His recent publications include: Arab-Jewish Activism in Israel-Palestine (2012Ashgate), Deleuze and Political Activism (2010 EUP), 'Captives of Identity: The Betrayal of Intercultural cooperation', in Subjectivity ... Read more

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