Nesbit, Jeffrey S.
Technical Lands
- ISBN 13:
- 9783868597042
- author:
- Nesbit, Jeffrey S.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Jovis Verlag GmbH
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 23.9 x 17 x 2.5 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Landscape,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Technical Lands: A Critical Primer by Jeffrey S. Nesbit and Charles Waldheim explores the concept of technical lands - spaces defined by their unique characteristics, such as remote locations and secure accessibility. This designation is not just a neutral term, but a political act that divides and marginalizes certain areas of the Earth. These technical lands are often used in highly aestheticized geographies to resist debate surrounding production and governance. Examples include disaster exclusion zones, demilitarized zones, prison yards, industrial extraction sites, airports, and spaceports. The identification and instrumentalization of technical lands have increased in scale and complexity since the rise of neoliberalization. This book brings together authors from diverse disciplines and geographies to interrogate and theorize the meaning and significance of technical lands. By examining these critical sites and spaces, readers can gain a deeper understanding of how power is exercised and how certain areas are rendered invisible and inaccessible.
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