Nomadic Subjects: Embodiment and Sexual Difference in Contemporary Feminist Theory (Gender and Culture Series) - Hardcover

Braidotti, Rosi

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0231153880 ISBN 13: 9780231153881

Publisher: Columbia University Press, 2011

Synopsis

Nomadic Subjects For more than fifteen years, Nomadic Subjectshas guided discourse in continental philosophy and feminist theory, exploring the constitution of contemporary subjectivity, especially the concept of difference within European philosophy and political theory. Rosi Braidotti's creative style vividly renders a productive crisis of modernity. From a feminist perspective, she recasts embodiment, sexual d... Full description

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Review:

For all of those seeking a positive turn building on the powerful critique that so influenced the academy in recent decades, Rosi Braidotti offers an understanding of philosophy--of thinking--that she views as crucial to creative production. At a time when intellectual discourse is becoming increasingly disciplinary, Braidotti opens a path for broad discussion and debate.--Elizabeth Weed, director, Pembroke Center, Brown University

The second edition of Nomadic Subjects by Rosi Braidotti rightly proves that this book's legacy is well and alive after 15 years of its first publication... An essential read... Beautifully written... Her book in general is full of inspiration for change and a provocative call for feminism to move forward.--Mujde Kliem "Foucault Studies "

About the Author:

Rosi Braidotti was born in Italy, raised in Australia, graduated from the Sorbonne in Paris, and became the founding professor of the women's studies program in Utrecht. She is Distinguished University Professor at Utrecht University and founding director of its Centre for the Humanities.

About this edition

• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0231153880
• ISBN 13: 9780231153881
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 352