Empire of Normality: Neurodiversity and Capitalism

In his book "Neurodiversity: The Rise of Capitalism and the Myth of the Normal Brain," Robert Chapman challenges the notion that the normal brain is a product of intensified capitalism and argues that neurodiversity is on the rise. He explores the rich histories of the neurodiversity and disability movements and shows how the rise of capitalism created an empire of normality that transformed our understanding of the body into a productivity machine. Chapman suggests that neurodivergent liberation is possible by challenging the deepest logics of capitalism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 20 November 2023
Publisher: Pluto Press

Neurodiversity is on the rise, with awareness and diagnoses increasing in recent years. However, a broader understanding of how we got here and why is still lacking. Beyond simplistic narratives of normativity and difference, this groundbreaking book challenges the myth of the "normal" brain as a product of intensified capitalism.
Exploring the rich histories of the neurodiversity and disability movements, Robert Chapman reveals how capitalism created an empire of normality that transformed our understanding of the body into a productivity machine.
Neurodivergent liberation is possible, but only by challenging the deepest logics of capitalism.
Empire of Normality is an essential guide to understanding the systems that shape our bodies, minds, and deepest selves and how we can undo them.

Weight: 242g
Dimension: 140 x 216 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780745348667