Bodies, Affects, Politics: The Clash of Bodily Regimes

This book explores the relationship between bodily regimes and the politics that arise from their clash, offering a novel conceptual model and reworking Rancière's notions of the distribution of the sensible and the aesthetic unconscious. It establishes a dynamic and multiple understanding of the repressive, distributive, and communicative unconscious by rethinking Freudian psychoanalysis and utilizing empirical materials from Hollywood movies to Freud's case studies. Set within the context of significant social events, it aims to provide a relevant understanding of politics for the contemporary political moment.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 11 February 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

This book delves into the intricate interplay between bodily regimes and the politics that arise from their collision. It presents a groundbreaking conceptual framework that explores the profound connection between bodies and affects. By reinterpreting Rancière's notions of the distribution of the sensible and the aesthetic unconscious, it offers a dynamic and multifaceted understanding of the repressive, distributive, and communicative unconscious. Through a rich tapestry of empirical materials, ranging from Hollywood movies to Freud's case studies, the book establishes a compelling argument about politics within the context of significant social events. This ensures that its conceptual and empirical material remains relevant to the contemporary political moment, offering valuable insights into the complex dynamics of power, resistance, and transformation. By unraveling the intricate relationships between bodily regimes and the politics that emerge from their clash, this book provides a valuable contribution to the field of political theory and analysis.

Weight: 360g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781118901977