The Ecology of Others Question of Nature

Philippe Descola author Genevieve Godbout author Benjamin P Luley author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Prickly Paradigm Press, LLC

Published:22nd Mar '13

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The Ecology of Others Question of Nature cover

Since the end of the nineteenth century, the division between nature and culture has been fundamental to Western thought. In this groundbreaking work, renowned anthropologist Philippe Descola seeks to break down this divide, arguing for a departure from the anthropocentric model and its rigid dualistic conception of nature and culture as distinct phenomena. In its stead, Descola proposes a radical new worldview, in which beings and objects, human and nonhuman, are understood through the complex relationships between them. The "Ecology of Others" presents a compelling challenge to anthropologists, ecologists, and environmental studies scholars to rethink the way we conceive of humans, objects, and the environment. Thought-provoking and engagingly written, it will be required reading for all those interested in moving beyond the current confines of this fascinating debate.

ISBN: 9780984201020

Dimensions: 176mm x 121mm x 8mm

Weight: 100g

90 pages