Narratives of Unsettlement: Being Out-of-joint as a Generative Human Condition

This book explores the relational complexity of unsettlement as a predominant sensibility of the present era, tackling topics such as temporality, the Anthropocene, biomedical aspects, and post-pandemic futures. It uses a chimeric approach combining essayistic and speculative fiction writing methods to negotiate rational, affective, and imaginative ways of inquiry, inviting readers to think together on the unsettlement as a negatively global human condition that can be collectively made into a generative move of resurgence and refuturing.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book employs an interdisciplinary, inter-mediational approach to delve into the intricate web of relational complexities that characterize the prevailing sensibility of our contemporary era. It explores a wide range of interconnected aspects related to unsettlement, encompassing the realms of temporality, the unsettling consequences of the Anthropocene, the biomedical dimensions of this phenomenon, and the potential futures post-pandemic. Through a unique blend of essayistic and speculative fiction writing methods, the book navigates a delicate balance between rational, affective, and imaginative modes of inquiry, offering a rich tapestry of insights rather than mere explanations. It poses thought-provoking questions that challenge our preconceptions and invite us to engage in a collective exploration of unsettlement as a profoundly global human condition that holds the potential for resurgence and refuturing.

This book appeals to a diverse audience, including scholars, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as the general public, with an interest in critical global and future perspectives, decolonial research, gender studies, and posthumanities. Its multidisciplinary approach and interdisciplinary insights make it a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the complexities of our times and explore new avenues for thinking and action.

Weight: 468g
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032384146