Spatial resistance : literary and digital challenges to neoliberalism / Christian Beck.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Beck, Christian, 1979- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social justice--Philosophy.

Social justice.

Neoliberalism--Philosophy.

Neoliberalism.

Public spaces--Philosophy.

Public spaces.

Philosophy.

Physical Description:

xxi, 192 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2019]

Summary:

As many spaces become increasingly privatized and policed, it is necessary to contemplate ways in which corporate and state-controlled spaces can not only be subverted but also fundamentally changed to embrace the diverse lived experiences of all peoples. Through an analysis of fictional and virtual spaces, Spatial Resistance: Literary and Digital Challenges to Neoliberalism identifies new ways for readers to institute change in their everyday spatial lives in an effort to promote more democratic and equal experienes. While this book primarily uses the philosophy of Deleuze and Guattari to engender change, it also provides practical examples to amend, change, or update the actions to suit particular needs and spaces. It shows that radical politics and the possibility of significant change can reside in just about any object or narrative; it is the responsibility of the individual to take up the task of creating social change premised on equality, liberty, and solidarity--back cover.

Contents:

Introduction: The Nomad in the Desert

1. Postmodern Theory, Premodern Tactics: Using the Past to Resist the Present - 2. The Tempest and the Coming Storm

3. Dietland: The Spatial, Revolutionary Body

4. Remapping the Story

5. Digital Spaces and the Rise of Hacktivism

6. #Tagging Social Space: Graffiti and Resistance

7. De-Aerialization: Drones and Volumizing Space

8. Digital Resistance

Conclusion: Nationalism Is Not the Answer.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-183) and index.

Other Format:

Ebook version :

ISBN:

1498552412

9781498552417

OCLC:

1057307695