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Empire of Normality
Neurodiversity and Capitalism
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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by a deep exploration of power dynamics within societies and how they shape what we perceive as 'normal'. It skilfully blends political analysis with current affairs, challenging conventional views and encouraging readers to rethink the structures that govern our lives.
Empire of Normality
This is the rise of the anti-capitalist neurodiversity movement
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Empire of Normality by Robert Chapman is described as "groundbreaking" and provides a deep history of the invention of the 'normal' mind as one of the most oppressive tools of capitalism. To read it is to see the world more clearly, according to Steve Silberman, author of NeuroTribes.
Neurodiversity is on the rise. Awareness and diagnoses have exploded in recent years, but we are still missing a wider understanding of how we got here and why. Beyond simplistic narratives of normativity and difference, this groundbreaking book exposes the very myth of the 'normal' brain as a product of intensified capitalism.
Exploring the rich histories of the neurodiversity and disability movements, Robert Chapman shows how the rise of capitalism created an 'empire of normality' that transformed our understanding of the body into that of a productivity machine.
Neurodivergent liberation is possible— but only by challenging the deepest logics of capitalism. Empire of Normality is an essential guide to understanding the systems that shape our bodies, minds, and deepest selves—and how we can undo them.
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Empire of Normality by Robert Chapman is highly regarded for its insightful exploration of neurodiversity, challenging the oppressive norms imposed by capitalism. The book is praised for its compelling arguments advocating a radical politics of neurodivergence as integral to societal liberation. Many reviews commend its thorough research and engagement with various philosophical and activist perspectives to envision a more inclusive and creative future.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780745348667
Publisher: Pluto Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 November 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pluto Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Robert Chapman is a neurodivergent philosopher, writing on neurodiversity theory, madness and disability. They have taught at King’s College London, the University of Bristol, Sheffield Hallam and Durham University where they are currently an Assistant Professor in Critical Neurodiversity Studies. They blog at Psychology Today and at Critical Neurodiversity.
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