Colonization of the Inner Planet: 21st Century Social Theory from the Politics of Sensibilities

The book explores the conquest, predation, and management of human bodies and emotions by the growing capitalist digital community, focusing on the debate between various forms of the individual, subject, actor, and agent. It moves beyond the colonization of the physical world to examine the process of colonization of humans as bodies/emotions, influenced by technological innovations. It seeks to understand the redefinition of the individual and uncover connections between the colonization of the 'inner planet' and the dialectic of the person and the politics of their sensibilities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 154 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate realm of the capitalist digital community's conquest, predation, and management of human bodies and emotions. It aims to unravel the ongoing debate between diverse forms of the individual, subject, actor, and agent, in order to establish a comprehensive social theory vision for the 21st century.

The book expands its scope beyond the physical colonization of the world, focusing on the colonization of human beings themselves. It explores the profound impact of human communication with the world on their sensibilities, emphasizing the role of technological innovations in facilitating a systematic colonization of human bodies and emotions.

Through this exploration, the book unveils a social theory that empowers us to comprehend the redefinition of the individual. It enables us to uncover the interconnectedness between the colonization of the inner planet, which encompasses human society, and the dialectic of the person and the politics of their sensibilities. This rich tapestry is unraveled through the examination of the tensions that arise between the various forms a person assumes in diverse and unequal cultural contexts, as well as the emotions that underpin these cultural differences.

This book holds immense appeal to scholars and postgraduate students specializing in sociology, philosophy, anthropology, psychology, organizational studies, linguistics, ethnography, history, political science, administration, and professionals affiliated with NGOs. Its comprehensive insights and multidisciplinary approach make it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complex dynamics of the modern world.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367772901