The Posthuman

The PosthumanDiscover the transformative ideas presented in The Posthuman, an essential text that navigates the evolving landscape of contemporary posthumanist debates. This brand new edition, published by John Wiley & Sons (UK) in 2013, spans 180 pages of insightful exploration into themes like digital existence, genetic modification, advanced prosthetics, and robotics. With the rise of technology and worldwide connectivity, traditional definitions of humanity

Discover the transformative ideas presented in The Posthuman, an essential text that navigates the evolving landscape of contemporary posthumanist debates. This brand new edition, published by John Wiley & Sons (UK) in 2013, spans 180 pages of insightful exploration into themes like digital existence, genetic modification, advanced prosthetics, and robotics. With the rise of technology and worldwide connectivity, traditional definitions of humanity are being reshaped, calling into question our understanding of identity and existence. The Posthuman presents an in-depth analysis of how societal advancements influence our definitions of self and the broader ecological implications. Braidotti provides a compelling argument that acknowledges the fluid nature of identities, tackling urgent issues of sustainability and anthropocentrism. The book ultimately points towards a new framework of neo-humanism influenced by diverse disciplines, such as post-colonial studies, gender studies, and environmentalism. Perfect for students, researchers, and anyone intrigued by the future of humanity, The Posthuman challenges readers to rethink our relationship with technology and the planet. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745641584
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 180


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The Posthuman offers both an introduction and major contribution to contemporary debates on the posthuman. Digital 'second life', genetically modified food, advanced prosthetics, robotics and reproductive technologies are familiar facets of our globally linked and technologically mediated societies. This has blurred the traditional distinction between the human and its others, exposing the non-naturalistic structure of the human. The Posthuman starts by exploring the extent to which a post-humanist move displaces the traditional humanistic unity of the subject. Rather than perceiving this situation as a loss of cognitive and moral self-mastery, Braidotti argues that the posthuman helps us make sense of our flexible and multiple identities.Braidotti then analyzes the escalating effects of post-anthropocentric thought, which encompass not only other species, but also the sustainability of our planet as a whole. Because contemporary market economies profit from the control and commodification of all that lives, they result in hybridization, erasing categorical distinctions between the human and other species, seeds, plants, animals and bacteria. These dislocations induced by globalized cultures and economies enable a critique of anthropocentrism, but how reliable are they as indicators of a sustainable future?The Posthuman concludes by considering the implications of these shifts for the institutional practice of the humanities. Braidotti outlines new forms of cosmopolitan neo-humanism that emerge from the spectrum of post-colonial and race studies, as well as gender analysis and environmenta