Relationality

This book explores the crisis of connection and emphasizes the importance of relational entanglements with each other and the world. It brings together ten scholarly chapters and ten specially commissioned poems to explore the challenges and opportunities associated with our relational existence, drawing on a range of thinkers and contemporary paradigms.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into the intricate tapestry of relationality, shedding light on our escalating crisis of connection. By emphasizing the multifaceted ways in which we are interconnected with each other and the world around us, it seeks to unravel the complexities of our interdependence. When Niobe Way and her collaborators first articulated this crisis in their groundbreaking 2018 book, "The Crisis of Connection: Roots, Consequences, and Solutions," they could not have foreseen the profound depths of isolation and disconnection that the COVID-19 pandemic would unleash just a few years later. However, these challenging experiences have underscored the undeniable truth that we are intricately woven together, and our relationships with one another and the environment are of paramount importance.

The ten scholarly chapters featured in this collection, complemented by ten specially commissioned poems, highlight the significance of these relational entanglements. Drawing upon a diverse range of thinkers, including Emmanuel Levinas, the book brings relationality into conversation with contemporary paradigms and areas of political concern such as the Anthropocene, post-humanism, neoliberalism, disability studies, and postcolonialism. Through a meticulous exploration of the various challenges and opportunities inherent in our relational existence, the chapters collectively consider the role that relationality plays, or could play, in our increasingly less-than-relational lives.

The chapters and poems in this book originally appeared as a special issue of Angelaki, a renowned journal of feminist studies. This publication offers a thought-provoking and enriching exploration of the complexities of human relationships, challenging us to reevaluate our understanding of ourselves and our place in the world. By embracing the power of relationality, we can cultivate deeper connections, foster empathy, and work towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367648503