Series: Theory in the New Humanities

Bringing together phenomenology and materialism, two perspectives seemingly at odds with each other, leading international theorist, Manuel DeLanda, has created an entirely new theory of visual perception. Engaging the scientific disciplines of biology, ecological psychology, neuroscience, and robotics, the philosophical notion of 'the embodied mind', and the mathematical theories of dynamic systems, Materialist Phenomenology forms a synthesis of how to...

The notion of the posthuman continues to both intrigue and confuse, not least because of the huge number of ideas, theories and figures associated with this term. More Posthuman Glossary provides a way into the dizzying array of posthuman concepts, offering vivid accounts of emerging terms. It is much more than a series of definitions, however, as it seeks to...

The notion of ‘the human’ is in need of urgent redefinition. At a time of radical bio-technological developments, and in light of the political and environmental imperatives of our age, the term ‘posthuman’ provides an alternative. The philosophical landscape which has developed as a response to the crisis of the human includes several movements, such as: Posthumanism, Transhumanism, Antihumanism, and...

What is good technology? Is ‘good’ technology even possible? And how can feminism help us work towards it? The Good Robot addresses these crucial questions through the voices of leading feminist thinkers, activists, and technologists. Each thinker provides a snapshot of key challenges, questions, and provocations in the field of feminism and technology. While the question of whether various AI...

A 2024 Choice Outstanding Academic Title From angiotensin to cortisol, testosterone to xenoestrogens, and dopamine to endocrine disruptors, hormones are everywhere. These chemical entities are foundational to biological life and shape social, cultural, and political forces, while simultaneously being shaped by them. Hormones are increasingly central not only to medical and other body-shaping practices and contemporary science, but also environmentally-oriented...