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An Anthropogenic Table of Elements: Experiments in the Fundamental
An Anthropogenic Table of Elements: Experiments in the Fundamental
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The Anthropogenic Table of Elements is a contemporary rethinking of Dmitri Mendeleevs periodic table of elements that explores elemental stories and their implications for everyday life in the Anthropocene. It examines elemental objects and forces, such as carbon, mold, cheese, ice, and viruses, and questions what elemental forms are still waiting to emerge and what political possibilities they might usher into the world. The book brings together anthropologists, historians, and media studies scholars to test a range of possible ways to tabulate and narrate the elemental as a way to bring into view fresh discussion on material constitutions and ethical stances.
Format: Hardback
Length: 246 pages
Publication date: 17 November 2022
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
An Anthropogenic Table of Elements: A Contemporary Reimagining of Dmitri Mendeleevs Periodic Table
In a captivating exploration of the Anthropocene era, An Anthropogenic Table of Elements presents a fresh perspective on Dmitri Mendeleevs renowned periodic table of elements. By weaving together elemental narratives, this book invites readers to contemplate the profound impact of human activities on the natural world. Concise yet thought-provoking, this book offers captivating stories that delve into themes of scale, toxicity, and temporality, shedding light on the ethical, political, and material dimensions of our contemporary moment. Through a meticulous examination of elemental objects and forces, including carbon, mold, cheese, ice, and viruses, the contributors raise thought-provoking questions about the potential emergence of new elemental forms and the political possibilities they could entail for justice and environmental reparation. By bringing together scholars from anthropology, history, and media studies, this book explores innovative approaches to tabulating and narrating the elemental, fostering a renewed dialogue on material constitutions and ethical stances. An Anthropogenic Table of Elements showcases the remarkable power of even the smallest and most humble stories to exert profound effects and embark on extraordinary journeys across time and space.
Weight: 440g
Dimension: 229 x 155 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487563561
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