Erin Manning
The Minor Gesture (Thought in the Act)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780822361213
- author:
- Erin Manning
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Duke University Press Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 296
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.5 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Pregnancy & Childcare, Children's Health & Nutrition, Erin Manning,The Minor Gesture (Thought in the Act),Duke University Press Books,0822361213,Philosophy,Autism,Cognitive neuroscience - Philosophy,Perception (Philosophy)
- Condition:
- New
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- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Minor Gesture by Erin Manning explores the concept of the minor gesture, which may seem insignificant but has the power to transform our understanding of human agency and political action. Drawing on Deleuze and Guattari's schizoanalysis and Whitehead's speculative pragmatism, Manning examines a range of topics including fashion, depression, and the writings of autistics, highlighting the neurodiversity of the minor gesture. Manning's analysis affirms the alternative politics that emerge from embracing the minor gesture, which challenges traditional notions of human experience. By considering the ways in which the neurotypical image of the human devalues alternative forms of perception and movement, Manning offers a nuanced exploration of the relationships between power, agency, and identity. Through its far-reaching analysis, The Minor Gesture gestures toward new modes of experience and expression, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of human relations.
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