Affective World-Making: Routing Planetary Thought

This book explores the relationship between humans and the planet, emphasizing the importance of touch and somatic experiences in creating a sense of planetary identity and affinity. It challenges the dominance of the capitalocene and discusses various cultural practices that facilitate the creation of planetary entanglements.

Format: Hardback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 05 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In this groundbreaking volume, the authors challenge the traditional notion of the planet as merely a resource and instead advocate for a re-imagining that recognizes it as an integral and indispensable entity that must be included in the political imperative of care and kinship. They go beyond the confines of normative understanding of space by delving into the realm of touch, exploring somatic experiences that evoke intense emotional responses. Through their exploration, the authors shed light on the power of touch in shaping our experiences of the world.

This book serves as a powerful critique of the dominance of the capitalocene by documenting the affective encounters that contribute to the formation of planetary identity, affinity, and entanglements. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including architecture, poetry, rap music, romantic literature, performance art, digital fashion, Instagram, Netflix shows, YouTube videos, moving image practices, eco-sexual movements, and graphic narratives. The chapters within this volume initiate a thought-provoking conversation on what it means to inhabit the world today.

This book makes a significant contribution to the fields of environmental humanities, planetary humanities, affect studies, digital humanities, and media studies. It will also appeal to scholars engaged in interdisciplinary critical/cultural theory, Television and film studies, philosophy, and architectural theory. By offering a fresh perspective on the planet, this book encourages readers to reevaluate their relationship with the natural world and explore new ways of understanding and engaging with it.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032611037