Gregg, Melissa

The Affect Theory Reader

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ISBN 13:
9780822347767
author:
Gregg, Melissa
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Duke University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
416
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.5 x 2.8 cm
Genre:
Feminism & Feminist Theory
Condition:
New
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£23.25

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The Affect Theory Reader by Melissa Gregg and Gregory J. Seigworth is a comprehensive collection that explores the concept of affect in various disciplines. This field-defining work brings together leading theorists to examine how affect shapes our experiences, relationships, and understanding of the world. Through diverse essays on topics such as ethics, food, public morale, and mental health regimes, the contributors demonstrate the broad theoretical possibilities opened by an awareness of affect. The book also includes an interview with cultural theorist Lawrence Grossberg and an afterword by anthropologist Kathleen Stewart, providing a rich and nuanced understanding of this complex concept. This collection offers insights into the intertwined realms of the aesthetic, the ethical, and the political, highlighting the role of affect in shaping our bodies, relationships, and societies.

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