The Humanities Reloaded

This book examines the crisis in humanities narratives within neoliberal capitalism, exploring their implications for education and society. The Humanities Reloaded provides insightful analysis and perspectives.

This volume delves into the crisis facing humanities narratives amid the rise of neoliberal capitalism and the emergence of metrics-driven, corporate universities. The chapters within The Humanities Reloaded were initially published in the journal Critical Arts: South-North Cultural and Media Studies, highlighting the urgent need to reexamine the value and prestige associated with humanities education. It poses critical questions about how these narratives are shaped by class, gender, and race, and explores their connections to contemporary debates on decolonization.

The Humanities Reloaded further investigates whether the current crisis in the traditional humanities framework can be transformed into opportunities for meaningful academic work that is socially and politically relevant. By examining a wide array of media texts and multimodal expressive forms, this volume emphasizes the importance of understanding the conditions of production, circulation, and reception of humanities narratives. The communicative turn in the humanities suggests a deeper engagement with the value chains that define these disciplines.

As the Fourth Industrial Revolution unfolds, humanities scholars and activists are positioned to contribute significantly to the dialogues and confrontations that arise on campuses and beyond. This book serves as a vital resource for researchers and advanced students in various fields, including art, literature, media studies, education, and sociology, providing a counter-narrative to the prevailing discourse surrounding the future of the humanities.