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Infrastructural Being: Rethinking dwelling in a naturecultural world
Infrastructural Being: Rethinking dwelling in a naturecultural world
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This book explores the relationship between infrastructure and nature through the dwelling approach, highlighting the inseparability of social and biophysical elements. It emphasizes the messy engagements with infrastructures and provides tools for speculating on alternative ways of being connected with nature in times of environmental turbulence.
Format: Hardback
Length: 212 pages
Publication date: 02 December 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
This comprehensive book delves into the intricate tapestry of the contemporary nature-cultural world by employing the dwelling approach to explore infrastructures. The concept of nature-cultures has gained prominence in environmental humanities and social sciences, highlighting the inherent complexity and interconnectedness of the lived world. It emphasizes that what is perceived as "natural" is always intertwined with "cultural" elements, forming a seamless tapestry of human existence. Through this lens, the book delves into the messy engagements with infrastructures, conceptualizing them as infrastructural beings.
This book makes a valuable contribution to the growing discourse on infrastructures in the realms of environmental social sciences and humanities. It sheds light on the unique characteristics of modern dwelling and the often overlooked ways in which we are connected with nature. Moreover, it offers insightful tools for speculating on alternative possibilities and envisioning a different future.
In response to the urgent need for developing new forms of human-nature relations in the face of environmental turbulence, this book emerges as a timely and topical contribution. It encourages readers to reevaluate our relationship with the natural world and explore innovative ways to foster a harmonious coexistence. By delving into the complexities of nature-culture relations, this book offers valuable insights and practical strategies for building a more sustainable and resilient future.
Weight: 426g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031158261
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022
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