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The Freedom of the Migrant

Objections to Nationalism

Vilem Flusser author Kenneth Kronenberg translator Anke K Finger editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:University of Illinois Press

Published:1st May '13

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First English translation of 20th century German philosopher Vilm Flusser's 1994 book, Von der Freiheit des Migranten

Vilém Flusser was one of the most fascinating and original European thinkers of the late twentieth century. In this collection of his essays on emigration, nationalism, and information theory, he raises questions about the viability of ideas of national identity in a world whose borders are becoming increasingly arbitrary and permeable. Flusser argues that modern societies are in flux, with traditional linear and textual epistemologies being challenged by global circulatory networks and a growth in visual stimulation. Beyond globalization, Flusser's ideas about communication and identity are rooted in the Judeo-Christian concept of self-determination and self-realization through recognition of the other.

"A smooth, fluid translation of an excellent collection of essays by this timely and necessary thinker."--Andreas Ströhl, editor of Vilém Flusser's Writings
"Flusser emerges out of these writings as an engaging and playful thinker, one who moves deftly from deeply personal reflections to abstract theory often within the same paragraph. This is at once part of the charm and the difficulty of his writing; his simple observations gesture toward rich layers of meaning that lie beneath the surface awaiting excavation."--Canadian Literature

ISBN: 9780252079030

Dimensions: 216mm x 140mm x 13mm

Weight: 113g

136 pages