Simone Bignall, Marcelo Svirsky
Agamben and Colonialism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780748643936
- author:
- Simone Bignall, Marcelo Svirsky
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Edinburgh University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 23.2 x 15.6 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, History & Philosophy, Reference, Colonialism & imperialism, Political science & theory, Social & political philosophy, General, Philosophy / General, Philosophy, Politics: General & Reference
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Agamben and Colonialism by Marcelo Svirsky and Simone Bignall explores the connections between the Italian philosopher Giorgio Agamben's ideas and postcolonial theory. This collection of 12 essays examines how Agamben's concepts of 'state of exception' and 'bare life' relate to colonial and postcolonial contexts, including Russia, Israel and Palestine, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. The book brings together leading thinkers to shed new light on these complex issues, offering a nuanced understanding of the intersections between philosophy, politics and history. By situating Agamben's theories in the context of colonialism and its legacy, this collection provides valuable insights into the ongoing relevance of his ideas today. Through its diverse range of perspectives and geographical locations, Agamben and Colonialism offers a rich and thought-provoking exploration of the relationships between power, politics and human existence.
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